Politics Apr 21 ‘Every issue is a women’s issue’ — Why these Republican women are running for office Seventy-five women are running for office in the Indiana state legislature, double the number that did in 2014, and the number of GOP women running for office has risen from 15 to 23. In a deep red state where women…
Arts Mar 10 The brilliant mind of Hollywood legend Hedy Lamarr The actress Hedy Lamarr captivated audiences during the 1930s and 1940s in films like "Algiers" and "Ziegfeld Girl" and became known as an iconic beauty. "Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story," a new documentary, showcases her overlooked achievements in technology, including…
World Mar 03 How political and military conflict caused the return of famine South Sudan and Yemen are at the brink of a severe food crisis, with over 400,000 malnourished children in Yemen, the United Nations estimates. Alex de Waal, a professor at the Tufts Fletcher School who spent years in the Horn…
Nation Feb 11 Flight attendants and passengers call for clearer policies around sexual assault on planes In 2017, the FBI investigated 63 allegations of sexual assault on airplanes, with several public figures speaking out about their own experiences. But no database tracks these incidents, and airlines are not required to report them to the federal government.
Nation Feb 11 ‘It’s pervasive, it’s every day’ — How a history of sexism in the airline industry echoes today Flight attendants are often targets of sexual assault and harassment, but the airline industry has few standardized rules in place to protect their employees.
Nation Jan 20 One year into Trump’s term, the Women’s March returns People around the country Saturday rallied for the 2018 Women's March to protest President Donald Trump's stance on a range of issues affecting women, people of color, immigrants and others. The demonstrations took place a year after more than 3…
Economy Jan 06 Boston trains women to negotiate in an effort to close the wage gap Equal wage laws have been on the books in the U.S. since the 1960s, but women still earn about 80 cents for every dollar that men earn, with black and Hispanic women earning even less. While federal efforts to close…
Health Nov 18 Researchers chase a better fix for the seasonal flu The flu and complications from it can kill as many 56,000 Americans every year while costing $10 billion in doctor visits, hospitalizations and medication. But since the strains change so quickly, its vaccine is only around 20 to 60 percent…
Health Nov 18 These families lost kids to the flu. Now, they’re fighting to prevent more deaths These families are speaking out about the importance of a universal flu vaccine and spreading awareness about the current flu shot.
Science Nov 12 Scientists work to harness power from Hawaii’s waves When it comes to renewable energy, Hawaii stands out, with 15 percent of the state's power coming from solar and wind. Now, the state may be pioneering another renewable form of energy: ocean waves. NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson visited a…