Arts Jan 20 California disability rights advocates cite Britney Spears case in bid to limit conservatorships Disability rights activists and advocates for Britney Spears are backing a California proposal to provide more protections for those under court-ordered conservatorships, while promoting less-restrictive alternatives. By Don Thompson, Associated Press
Politics Apr 07 Pence launches group as Trump officials line up new roles Shunned by corporate big money gigs, he and other Trump officials are instead opening their own shops and embracing Trump's legacy as they seek to capitalize on his continued popularity with the Republican base. By Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Arts Jan 04 Watch 7:52 Through music, Vijay Gupta brings healing community to LA’s Skid Row Vijay Gupta is a Juilliard-trained violinist who's been using music as a way to connect with L.A.’s homeless and incarcerated and promote healing. A movement that began with one Skid Row occupant has now evolved into a group of 80… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Nation Sep 07 Watch 7:41 How winning the U.S. Open gave Arthur Ashe the spotlight to speak out against injustice The huge stadium where U.S. Open championships are won and lost is named for a tennis great who transcended the court and sport itself. In "Arthur Ashe: A Life," author Raymond Arsenault examines the athlete's journey and the connection between… By Jeffrey Brown
Sep 04 Watch 8:00 Billie Jean King on athlete activism: ‘Our job is to lead’ By Jeffrey Brown Billie Jean King, one of the most renowned and beloved athletes of our time, made her mark on the court as the top women’s tennis player in the world. Off the court, she continues her advocacy for equality. King joins… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 5:18 What are the biggest barriers to educating girls around the globe? By PBS News Hour A new U.S. government effort in partnership with the Peace Corps is aimed at educating the 62 million girls around the world who do not attend school. The initiative, called the Let Girls Learn program, will train volunteers to support… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch Where tragedy turned to transformation: Newtown families make promise for change By PBS News Hour Where tragedy turned to transformation: Newtown families make promise for change… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch Do Apps That Advertise Learning Make Your Baby Smarter? Advocacy Group Says No Do Apps That Advertise Learning Make Your Baby Smarter? Advocacy Group Says No… Continue watching
Jun 11 A Bone to Pick With Genocide? Try a Million By Tom LeGro For 48 hours, the grass on the National Mall disappeared underneath a million white and grey "bones," a symbolic mass grave on the footsteps of the U.S. Capitol. The One Million Bones project is a public art installation created to… Continue reading