World Feb 27 Scenes from anti-war protests around the world Cities across the globe are hosting rallies, protests and vigils in support of Ukraine and against war. Many in attendance have personal ties to either Ukraine or Russia; still more want to show their support for those displaced and put…
Nation Dec 27 2020 in review: Stories you may have missed and why they matter It’s been decades since one world event has dominated the news cycle so completely. We lost more than 1.75 million people globally and more than 330,000 in the U.S. to COVID-19. Here’s a list of some other events that shook the…
Nation Sep 06 California community, hit hard by wildfires, bands together to help evacuees The CZU Lightning Complex Fire in Santa Cruz, CA is still burning, and has been classified as one of the top ten most destructive fires in California history. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes, and are relying on…
Politics Aug 23 Trump campaign releases RNC schedule The Trump campaign released the RNC schedule of speakers Sunday afternoon, though many venues and details of the convention’s shifting plans remain under wraps.
Health Mar 22 Services change rapidly to protect seniors from COVID-19 Seniors 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 care In 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 Portland Hundreds 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 fathers Members 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 practice Vermont 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 responds After 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.