Nation Jul 08 Why automated speed cameras disproportionately affect Black and brown drivers Cities across the country have used automated speed cameras in traffic enforcement for decades. Today, nearly 200 communities have them in place. But critics say that in places like Chicago, the tickets and fines they generate fall disproportionately on Black…
Nation Jul 05 Philadelphia district attorney discusses what needs to be done to curb gun violence A mass shooting on the eve of the Fourth of July left five people dead in Philadelphia. It was just one of several U.S. cities that saw violence on the holiday. The suspect, 40-year-old Kimbrady Carriker, was arraigned Wednesday on…
Education Jun 30 Biden pledges alternative plan after Supreme Court strikes down student debt relief The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's plan to cancel more than $400 billion in student loan debt. The decision affects more than 40 million borrowers, but the president insisted that his fight is not over and pledged an alternative…
Nation Jun 22 The impact of the nation’s first cash reparations program for Black residents In 2019, Evanston, Illinois, passed the first reparations law in American history. It set out to address decades of segregation and legalizing housing discrimination. Economics Correspondent Paul Solman recently visited the Chicago suburb to follow up on the program. It's…
Nation May 19 A look at Jim Brown’s life and legacy as a football great and activist Jim Brown, one of the greatest legends of the NFL, has died. Brown blazed an athletic path few have equaled. He left the game as its most-famous and best player to pursue a life in acting and activism as the…
Arts May 19 Michael J. Fox tells story of his career and living with Parkinson’s in new documentary An incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. That’s the focus of Michael J. Fox's new documentary “Still” just released on Apple TV+. In it, he tells the story of his career and his battle with Parkinson's disease in his own…
Nation May 12 Man who put Jordan Neely in fatal chokehold released on bond after manslaughter arrest Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran who put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway was charged with second-degree manslaughter. Penny surrendered to police Friday and was released on bond. The killing touched off protests in…
Economy May 05 Jobs report shows strong employment growth but many still choosing gig economy The U.S. labor market is again showing signs of resilience and unexpected strength amid other economic clouds. The latest report found job growth higher than expected in April with 253,000 new jobs spread throughout many sectors of the economy. Paul…
Education May 02 New initiative aims to boost graduation rates at historically Black colleges As we enter another graduation season, historically Black colleges and universities are working hard to increase the number of students who walk across their stages in the years to come. One program is doing that by focusing on reenrollment and…
Economy Apr 27 What the latest GDP report says about the strength of the U.S. economy The newest GDP data suggests the U.S. economy is slowing down. Consumers are still spending and companies are still hiring and investing, but it’s not at the same pace as last year. At the same time, the economy continues to…