Nov 10 People with disabilities gained a voice in global climate talks. Here's what that means By Drew Costley, Teresa de Miguel, Associated Press A group of climate activists who focus on disability rights have been pushing for several years for inclusion of disability rights in international climate action pledges. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 5:51 How abortion rights swayed results in the midterm election The midterm election was the first since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion. Since then, 12 states have put in place total bans on the procedure and other states have enacted restrictions. That was top of… Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch 7:22 Formerly incarcerated face complicated path in aftermath of Hurricane Ian By William Brangham, Sam Lane Hurricanes devastate vulnerable communities, but a group that’s often overlooked after disasters is the formerly incarcerated. William Brangham spoke with a woman whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. She then found that her criminal record made it very hard… Continue watching
Nov 08 Maryland legalizes marijuana, Arkansas and North Dakota reject By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana. The first result came in Maryland, where voters approved legalization, making it the 20th state to take that step. Continue reading
Nov 08 Colorado voters consider legalizing psychedelic mushrooms By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press Colorado voters are deciding Tuesday whether theirs will become the second state, after Oregon, to create a legalized system for the use of psychedelic mushrooms. Continue reading
Nov 08 Marijuana legalization on the ballot in 5 states By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana. The proposals could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 4:21 Human rights case overshadows start of COP27 climate change summit in Egypt By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Global leaders are meeting at a pivotal conference in Egypt to discuss climate change, but human rights are overshadowing the beginning of the COP27 summit. The family of one of Egypt's most prominent political prisoners could die in detention within… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 4:09 A Brief But Spectacular take on adapting to new challenges while living with autism Pierce and Melissa McKay are a mother and son living in Brentwood, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. When the COVID pandemic began, the McKays found themselves without the vital school and community resources Pierce needed to navigate life as an… Continue watching
Nov 04 Europe approves 1st one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV By Associated Press The European Commission has authorized the world's first one-dose drug against a respiratory virus that sickens millions of babies and children globally every year. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch 6:24 Study reveals stark number of alcohol-related deaths among young Americans By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings Drug overdoses and the opioid epidemic have devastated the country for the past two decades, taking far too many lives. But alcohol use and abuse is a huge problem that far gets less attention. As John Yang reports, a new… Continue watching