Politics Jul 09 What is an earmark? Examining the pros and cons of the congressional provision A congressional provision both relished and reviled that benefits lawmakers' constituents is making a comeback — the earmark. An earmark is congressional funding for a specific local project. As old as the nation itself, they have often been pet projects…
Politics Jul 06 'Now our people are at risk,' Rep. Bennie Thompson says of Mississippi's failure to take government funding for vaccination efforts “Our governor refused to take the FEMA money to go out and identify those vulnerable areas,” Thompson told PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff in an interview Tuesday.
Politics Jun 30 Why New York City's mayoral race has taken a chaotic turn It's been more than a week since polls closed in New York City, but there is still no call on the Democratic primary results that will likely determine the next mayor of America's largest city. A new system of voting…
Politics Jun 29 For Black women in government, highlighting threats and abuse can make it worse 2021 has seen Black women reach new heights in the halls of U.S. Government — from Kamala Harris as vice president, to a record-setting number of Black women in Congress and in mayor's offices. While many celebrate the increase in…
Economy May 26 With PPP fund empty, can other programs to help small businesses provide relief? Over the past 14 months, the U.S. Government has allocated hundreds of billions of dollars to help small businesses survive the pandemic's economic hurdles. All that funding has been managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, but many of the…
Nation Apr 16 Trans athletes say they are being 'othered' as record number of bills seek to limit rights It's been a record-breaking year of bills proposed in state legislatures that would limit transgender rights - from access to medical care to sports participation. Despite that, a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll found that Americans across the political spectrum oppose…
Politics Apr 16 New poll shows Americans overwhelmingly oppose anti-transgender laws Two-thirds of Americans are against laws that would limit transgender rights, a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll found. That opposition includes majorities of every political ideology from liberal to conservative and every age group. …
Politics Mar 30 Record number of bills look to restrict trans rights in the U.S. A record number of bills to limit transgender rights have been introduced this year in state legislators across the country, with lawmakers in 28 states considering 93 bills targeting the rights of transgender Americans according to the Human Rights Campaign.
Politics Feb 25 How a minimum wage increase could impact people's livelihoods More than 17 million Americans could see their income rise if the $15 minimum wage now in the COVID relief bill passes Congress. We hear from some of those who would be impacted by a minimum wage increase, and Stephanie…
Nation Nov 02 Why some Americans have chosen not to vote this year In most recent American elections, about four in 10 eligible voters didn’t cast ballots. Tens of millions are poised to do the same this year. What are non-voters saying about their rationale for sitting out the election -- one that…