Nation Dec 30 1 in 100 kids lose legal ties to their parents by the time they turn 18. This new bill aims to help Child welfare and family law experts who spoke with the PBS NewsHour called the termination of parental rights a “death penalty,” because there are few pathways to restoring those rights.
Economy Nov 29 How rising prices affect people differently, and what it says about the economy Inflation rates, especially for food prices, have spiked quickly and are being felt hardest by those earning lower wages. These price increases have led many people to believe the economy is in a bad place, but experts say the opposite.
Nation Nov 03 COVID relief for thousands of foster youth has expired. Will lawmakers renew it? COVID relief for thousands of former foster youth ended recently, but child welfare advocates hope a new bill in Congress will reinstate it.
Nation Oct 07 The U.S. will develop a federal heat standard for the first time. Here’s what advocates and labor experts want The Biden Administration recently announced new protections for people working in extreme heat, but advocates say the move is just a first step.
Health Oct 04 Where Americans stand on abortion restrictions as a new Supreme Court term opens Overall, 74 percent of Americans said they oppose a law that allows private citizens to sue abortion providers or others who provide any assistance.
Nation Sep 21 Black women lawmakers discuss the rampant abuse and harassment they face at work Today, we're bringing you a special conversation with PBS NewsHour Correspondent Amna Nawaz, who speaks with Colorado State Senator Rhonda Fields, Baltimore city State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby and former Vermont State Representative Kiah Morris about the harassment they’ve faced as…
Politics Sep 03 Texas’ abortion law and what it means for the future of abortion rights in the U.S. The landmark Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision is functionally overturned in Texas after the Supreme Court did not block enforcement of a new abortion law because of a technicality. Experts say this could set a precedent of lawmakers side-stepping…
Nation Aug 30 How to help people affected by Hurricane Ida Hurricane Ida, one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the United States, has caused at least one death in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and knocked out power for the entire city of New Orleans. Here's how you can help.
Nation Aug 25 How you can help Afghan refugees arriving in the U.S. Thousands of Afghan refugees are being evacuated to the United States. Here's how you can help.
World Aug 16 How to help Haitians after 7.2 magnitude earthquake Haiti was struck by an earthquake more powerful than the earthquake in 2010. As death and injury tolls rise, here is how you can help.