Molly’s Recent Stories
Health Mar 22
Services change rapidly to protect seniors from COVID-19Seniors are among those most at risk from COVID-19. But social services are rapidly changing to help this vulnerable community. NewsHour Weekend’s Molly Enking visited Citymeals on Wheels, the largest delivery program of senior meals in the U.S., and a…
Health Aug 12
After a C-section, women who want a vaginal birth may struggle to find careIn some areas of the U.S., it can be very difficult to find a hospital or doctor who will support a woman attempting a VBAC, despite data showing they can be a safe option.
Nation Aug 04
Right-wing rally, counter-protesters face off in PortlandHundreds of right-wing protesters and counter-protesters faced off in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, shouting chants like, “USA, USA,” and “Whose streets? Our streets!” at each other across a barrier of police in riot gear.
World Jul 22
Thousands strike and march in Israel in support of surrogacy rights for gay fathersMembers of the LGBTQ community and supporters went on strike across Israel today in protest of an amendment that excludes single fathers and gay male couples from parenting via surrogacy.
Nation Jul 22
In a move to empower victims of sexual harassment, Vermont law takes aim at common legal practiceVermont is the first state to outlaw "do not darken my door" clauses, which bar employees who settle discrimination cases from ever working for their employer again.
Health Jul 15
Disability rights groups voice issues with Starbucks’ plastic straw ban as company respondsAfter Starbucks announced on July 9 it would phase out plastic straws from its stores by 2020, disability rights activists were concerned the policy would exclude some people with disabilities.
Nation Jun 16
‘I feel less safe, living here.’ North Korean defectors react to the Trump-Kim summitNorth Korean defectors say the meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un was a wasted opportunity to address egregious human rights abuses in their home country.
