World Nov 21 Thailand program looks to reunite families separated by climate change-driven migration The number of households where children are raised by grandparents is rising in lower and middle-income countries. Parents have moved away for opportunities as agricultural jobs no longer provide a reliable income due to climate change. Fred de Sam Lazaro…
Nation Oct 19 Amid national push for police reform, Native people feel left out of conversation Amid ongoing police reform efforts in the U.S., Native American activists say they've often been left out of the conversation. But more than three years after the police murder of George Floyd, there's a renewed push in places like Minneapolis…
Nation Sep 21 Minnesota grapples with nickel mining impacts as EV manufacturing raises demand The Inflation Reduction Act includes a number of incentives to build and buy electric vehicles. For auto manufacturers, that includes incentives for sourcing their parts and raw materials domestically. That presents challenges for some communities — notably in northern Minnesota,…
Nation Jul 28 How the prescription drug supply chain is killing local pharmacies The supply chain that brings pharmaceutical drugs from the factory to the pharmacy is long, complex and unclear. Congress and several state legislatures have proposed or enacted laws to bring more transparency and curb soaring drug prices. As special correspondent…
Health Jun 29 Innovative clinic helps doctors avoid burnout and makes healthcare more affordable The U.S. faces a growing shortage of physicians, especially those in primary care fields like internal medicine, mental health and pediatrics. The shortfall is driven by population and demographic trends and burnout. Fred de Sam Lazaro found a doctor-patient model…
Health Jun 28 The Patient Revolution aims to expose healthcare flaws and pave the way for improvement Recent studies report that two-thirds of American physicians report feeling burned out, something only aggravated by the pandemic. One of the consequences is a decline in the quality of care for patients, who find it increasingly difficult to navigate the…
Nation Jun 16 DOJ investigation reveals patterns of abuse and discrimination by Minneapolis police A major investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice says the Minneapolis Police Department repeatedly used excessive and unjustified deadly force against city residents. The findings documented long-standing patterns of abuse and discrimination against Black and Indigenous citizens. Special correspondent…
Nation May 25 New Minneapolis police chief on changing the department after George Floyd’s murder George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police in Minneapolis three years ago led to a widespread push for police reform and racial justice. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro sat down with the new police chief in Minneapolis to…
World May 10 Sri Lanka struggles to recover a year after economic and political collapse The pandemic and global economic slowdown have increased pressure on developing economies. The International Monetary Fund reports more than 50 countries are in debt distress. Sri Lanka defaulted on its debt last year and recently secured a $3 billion bailout…
World May 04 India faces challenge of feeding its people as it becomes world’s most populous nation As India takes on the title of the world’s most populous nation, a question that looms thanks to climate change is how to feed 1.4 billion people. Small-scale farming families say crops are withering under record-high temperatures, cycles of drought…