Arts Sep 23 How Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the ‘Notorious RBG’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg made legal history in academia beginning in her 20s, working her way through the legal ranks to become a Supreme Court justice at age 60. But when she was in her 80s, something surprising happened: she became…
Education Sep 22 How Maine’s Colby College is striving to keep COVID-19 under control As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many academic institutions across the country are dealing with outbreaks -- or offering only virtual learning in an attempt to prevent them. But one liberal arts school in Maine is seeking to avoid either fate.
Arts Sep 18 Medical professionals turn to music making as a tonic Where do healers find comfort? For some U.S. doctors and caregivers, the answer is in music. Jeffrey Brown went to Newton, Massachusetts, recently to see how medical professionals are regenerating their spirits -- and becoming better providers in the process.
Arts Sep 17 Gehry-designed Eisenhower Memorial unveiled after 20 years — during a fraught moment A new memorial is being dedicated in Washington, D.C., to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who also served as the supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War II. The four-acre memorial comes to fruition after 20…
Nation Sep 16 What Supreme Court’s McGirt ruling means for Oklahoma’s Native tribes The U.S. Supreme Court ruled recently that much of eastern Oklahoma remains Native land. The decision granted jurisdictional control for most criminal justice cases to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and four neighboring tribal nations. Now, members of Congress and tribal…
Arts Sep 14 Grammy-winning Ranky Tanky is a band with a mission to honor Gullah culture South Carolina band Ranky Tanky is on a mission to revive and celebrate Gullah music and culture, which originated among descendants of West African slaves in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. The group earned a Grammy Award this winter, and…
Arts Sep 09 This unusual Charleston college produces educated artisans An unusual college in Charleston, South Carolina, offers a four-year liberal arts education while students also earn certification in one of eight artisan trades. The blended approach enhances students' capabilities -- and helps replenish the domestic pipeline of craftspeople. Jeffrey…
Nation Sep 01 Why ‘withering’ of local news landscapes is dangerous for democracy More than 2,000 American newspapers have been shuttered since 2004, and now the global pandemic means local news organizations are facing additional challenges in keeping the presses running. Margaret Sullivan recently published a new book about this decline, titled “Ghosting…
Nation Aug 31 Remembering legendary NCAA basketball coach John Thompson John Thompson, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who transformed Georgetown University into a national championship school, has died at age 78. The first Black head coach to win an NCAA title, Thompson was known for helping to mold stars…
Arts Aug 28 Author Daniel Nieh answers your questions about ‘Beijing Payback’ Daniel Nieh, author of our August pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about “Beijing Payback.”…