Nation Mar 20 Restaurant owner reflects on the lasting impact of the pandemic We continue our look back at the COVID-19 pandemic, five years after the virus began spreading in the United States. Our latest reflection is from someone who spent much of his life working at his family's restaurant, only to have…
Nation Feb 26 U.S. deporting migrants to Central American stopovers regardless of country of origin President Trump made carrying out the “largest mass deportation” in U.S. history a cornerstone of his 2024 campaign. But there are reports he's unhappy with the pace of that effort so far. William Brangham reports on a new, controversial tactic…
Nation Feb 04 The history and legacy of birthright citizenship in the U.S. On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order to end universal birthright citizenship and limit it at birth to people with at least one parent who is a permanent resident or citizen. A federal judge put…
Nation Jan 21 A look at the history of U.S. immigration policies that led to today’s complex system President Trump has signed several executive orders making sweeping changes to the immigration system. Immigration was one of voters’ top issues in the election, with many supporting Trump’s message that the current system is broken. But how did we get…
Arts Dec 25 Boston Ballet offers a new look for Christmas classic ‘The Nutcracker’ An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited leap. It’s part of our Race Matters coverage…
World Dec 24 New Zealand’s rightward shift ignites mass protests from Indigenous Māori people New Zealand has long been known for its progressive policies, including efforts to correct and address historical wrongs against its indigenous Māori population. But as Ali Rogin reports, a new right-wing government has reversed many of those policies and triggered…
Nation Nov 28 Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice is everywhere this time of year. How did it take over? While this season’s politics and headlines may lead to heated exchanges over the Thanksgiving table, economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the history of a different controversy that is ubiquitous during the holidays: pumpkin spice.
Politics Nov 25 Trump’s success among young men illustrates influence of online ‘manosphere’ This year, President-elect Trump made gains across almost every demographic since the 2020 election. But one of the most notable was among young men, who shifted roughly 15 points to the right. Laura Barrón-López examines how Trump was able to…
Nation Nov 11 Legal challenge to Idaho’s strict abortion law could have nationwide implications An Idaho state court will hear arguments in a case brought by four women who allege they were denied emergency care because of the state’s abortion laws, which are some of the most restrictive in the nation. The women argue…
Politics Oct 29 How southeastern Georgia became a political hotspot in the presidential campaign Georgia is one of the most closely divided states in the country, where President Biden beat Donald Trump by fewer than 12,000 votes in 2020. This year, voters have shattered early voting records, casting more than 2 million ballots so…