Nov 08 How veterans who write poetry can help bridge divides By James Dubinsky, The Conversation To better understand veterans' sacrifice, read their poems. Continue reading
Nov 08 Jane Fonda: ‘Older women have always tended to be the bravest’ By Joshua Barajas Jane Fonda spoke with the PBS NewsHour about getting arrested and being an older activist. “When you’re older, what have you got to lose?" she said. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 9:34 Why Jane Fonda is putting herself on the line to fight climate change By Judy Woodruff, Anne Azzi Davenport Jane Fonda has been a household name for decades due to her prolific acting career, both on-screen and on stage. She has also drawn sustained attention for her enduring — and sometimes controversial — activism. Judy Woodruff sits down with… Continue watching
Nov 07 Discussion questions for ‘The Overstory’ By Elizabeth Flock "The Overstory" is our November book club for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, "Now Read This"… Continue reading
Nov 07 Matchbox Cars, coloring books and Magic: The Gathering join National Toy Hall of Fame By Associated Press A panel of experts selected the Class of 2019 from among nominated finalists that also included Care Bears, the Fisher-Price Corn Popper, Jenga, Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony, Nerf Blaster, Risk, the smartphone and the top. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 7:30 Attorney Ben Crump on Trayvon Martin, racial hypocrisy and signs of progress Since 2012, the families of several unarmed young American black men shot to death by police in high-profile incidents have turned to civil rights attorney Ben Crump in pursuit of justice. Crump has now written a book arguing these killings… Continue watching
Nov 06 Ethan Hawke doesn’t want to make movies that waste your time By Elizabeth Flock In a wide-ranging conversation, the actor-director spoke with the PBS NewsHour about telling the truth as an artist, how art can challenge viewpoints, and whether he’ll reunite with his “Before” collaborators for one more sequel. Continue reading
Nov 06 ‘Sesame Street’ turns 50 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press This first episode of “Sesame Street” — sponsored by the letters W, S and E and the numbers 2 and 3 — aired in the fall of 1969. The show was designed by education professionals and child psychologists with one goal: to… Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch 5:32 Why Edward Norton fought to deliver his new film, ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ By Jeffrey Brown Actor Edward Norton has starred in a wide range of movies, from cult hit “Fight Club” to commercial blockbuster “The Incredible Hulk.” But recently he’s been very selective about his projects. “Motherless Brooklyn,” which he both acts in and directs,… Continue watching
Nov 05 Acclaimed novelist Ernest Gaines dies at 86 By Associated Press Novelist Ernest J. Gaines, whose poor childhood on a small Louisiana plantation town germinated the stories of black struggles that grew into universal stories of grace and beauty, has died. He was 86. Continue reading