Culture & Society
Next Avenue
Hearing her 'clunkers' at the piano, a caring son starts to prepare for what he knows is coming next. Continue
Next Avenue
Here’s how to ensure your charity dollars are used effectively to aid people suffering after Oklahoma’s tornados and other natural disasters. Continue
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Homosexuality is one of the most contentious issues facing Christian denominations, A year ago, Methodist ministers blessed a holy union ceremony in which two women exchanged marriage vows. Yet the controversy isn't going away, and conservatives are urging an end to what they call blatant disobedience among clergy. Continue
Independent Lens
Use the superpower that we all possess! Download these standards-aligned lesson plans designed to encourage students to think critically about American popular culture's evolving attitudes toward powerful women and gender. Continue
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
In India, it is not common to find a Siva and Vishnu temple under one roof, but Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland manages to bring Hindus of these rival traditions together and promote greater unity and diversity. Continue
Next Avenue
The fascinating card game can build brain cells and help you make smarter business decisions — just ask Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and me. Continue
Global Voices
Director Deepa Dhanraj talks about what drove her to make Invoking Justice. Continue
Antiques Roadshow
Looking back on her years with ROADSHOW, the Honus Wagner card found in Baltimore remains to be the "lost" appraisal that has stuck with executive producer Marsha Bemko the most. Continue
Global Voices
Go behind the scenes with filmmaker Ritu Sarin in this video companion piece to the Global Voices documentary, When Hari Got Married. Continue
Next Avenue
Willadene Zedan is leaving Marian University on Saturday with a bachelor's degree, academic honors and a job offer. Continue
Next Avenue
Vote for three favorites among the 14 remarkable people over 60 who are doing inspiring work, locally and globally. Continue
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
The question of whether to ordain gay clergy has challenged and divided many denominations, including Conservative Jews. The Orthodox strongly oppose gay ordination, but reform Jews accept it. Now, the Conservative movement's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has recommended that Conservative seminaries should be allowed to admit gays. Continue
Independent Lens
Girls’ games are chock full of stereotypes. Game designer Naomi Clark hopes to change this through her work on Wonder City, a choose-your-adventure game in which high school girls are mysteriously granted superpowers. Continue
Independent Lens
Enter Wonder City and navigate a complex sea of friendships, academic achievement, and the small acts of everyday heroism that define you. Step inside the interactive comic book inspired by the film Wonder Women! and discover your own superpower! Continue
Next Avenue
A milestone birthday or anniversary in a special locale makes it even more festive. Continue
PBS Food
They're vegan, but their insides taste almost cheesy. Try these wonderful, healthy scones with your tea or your meal. Continue
Global Voices
Muslim women from a small town in South India deliver justice in their own courts, posing a radical challenge to their traditional Muslim community and clergy. Continue
Antiques Roadshow
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW visits the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, with Nicholas Lowry to discuss posters from World's Fairs of the past. Learn more about the unifying structures that have symbolized progress, development and technological achievement from past World's Fairs. Continue
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
The Boy Scouts of America vote on their longstanding gay ban; the city of Baltimore feels the effects of sequestration; a former White House press secretary graduates from a Methodist theological seminary and says he wants to fix Washington's broken politics; and a Sikh community in northern Virginia teaches parents and children how to wrap a turban. Continue
American Masters
After 60 years in show business, Mel Brooks has earned more major awards than any other living entertainer; he is one of 14 EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winners. Yet, the comedy giant has energetically avoided a documentary profile being made, even issuing an informal gag order on his friends … until now. Continue
