World Sep 16 What to know about calls for reparations for Britain’s legacy of slavery in the Caribbean The death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has set off a period of public mourning. But even as many lauded Elizabeth for her 70-year reign, for some — including those from Britain’s former colonies — it was a fresh reminder…
Politics Sep 07 5 questions about New York’s new social media requirements for gun applicants While written testimonies are common for gun permits across the country, requiring social media records is an added layer that has not been implemented in other places for the purposes of gun permitting.
Science Sep 05 What is xeriscaping? How you can turn your lawn into a sustainable oasis In movies, books and other media, the image of the American dream often included a lush green lawn. But some homeowners are looking to save money and minimize their environmental impact.
Nation Aug 19 ‘I thought I was going to die there.’ What it’s like to live with rising temperatures in prison A new report released by Texas A&M University details the consequences of extreme heat in Texas prisons, where a lack of air conditioning poses dangerous conditions for those incarcerated.
Nation May 09 How poor dental care in prison makes reentry harder for formerly incarcerated people After leaving prison, the consequences of missing treatment fall on those formerly incarcerated individuals, since so few dental care resources are available, adding more expenses, more stress and more challenges to an already difficult transition to life outside.
Economy Apr 26 What 3 experts think about Elon Musk buying Twitter After weeks of speculation, Elon Musk will buy social media platform Twitter for $44 billion, PBS NewsHour spoke to three experts in the fields of social media, communications and democracy about the purchase.
Nation Mar 14 Arizona’s privatized prison health care has been failing for years. A new court case could change that In 2015, an Arizona trial revealed countless stories of medical neglect within the state's prison facilities. But six years later, with no significant signs of improvement, a judge has reopened the case and is expected to make a decision this…
Politics Feb 15 WATCH: What we know about 3 judges Biden may be considering for the Supreme Court Since Biden pledged to name a Black woman to the Supreme Court, a few names have risen to the top of what court watchers describe as his short list.
Arts Oct 28 This curator shows how art becomes a lifeline for those in and out of prison For Fleetwood, who was named a 2021 MacArthur fellow, the project was originally a way to reflect on her family’s legacy and what she could do to highlight what she considers a great injustice to her community.
Politics Oct 19 WATCH: Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Bannon in contempt of Congress, says ‘we won’t take no as an answer’ Last week, Bannon defied a request from a committee subpoena demanding he hand over documents and provide testimony on his communications with Trump days before hundreds of pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building.