Sep 04 The next time you go to the principal’s office, it could be at your state house By Denisa R. Superville, Education Week The handful of principals who are running for office hope their experience running schools will help give them a bigger voice in their states. Continue reading
Aug 14 ‘The human capacity to carry many things at once’ By Jennifer Hijazi For poet Ada Limón, carrying both the joys and sorrows of a child-free life is a testament to the human ability to exist with many things piled on our shoulders at once. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 13:35 Shields and Charen on North Korea peace prospects, Ronny Jackson VA vetting Syndicated columnists Mark Shields and Mona Charen join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the historic summit between the leaders of North Korea and South Korea, French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit, Dr. Ronny Jackson’s decision to withdraw… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 9:51 ‘Every issue is a women’s issue’ — Why these Republican women are running for office By Megan Thompson, Mori Rothman Seventy-five women are running for office in the Indiana state legislature, double the number that did in 2014, and the number of GOP women running for office has risen from 15 to 23. In a deep red state where women… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 4:17 How political opponents became enemies in the U.S. By PBS News Hour An increasingly dark view of the opposition is now a dominant feature of our political landscape. According to the Pew Research Center, 45 percent of Republicans say that Democratic policies threaten the nation, while 41 percent of Democrats think the… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 3:19 For kids who survived the Florida shooting, the next assault is from online conspiracy theorists By PBS News Hour The immediate response to the school shooting in Florida was a national wave of prayers, condolences and political outrage. Then came a different flood: allegations and conspiracy theories about the students now calling for gun reform. Right-wing outlets and online… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 4:34 New Yorker investigation into Trump affair finds system of ‘silencing women’ By PBS News Hour According to The New Yorker, former Playboy model Karen McDougal alleges she had an affair with President Trump more than a decade ago, resulting in extensive efforts to keep the story out of the press through payouts and contracts. Judy… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 3:03 Senators begin to outline bipartisan ‘Dreamer’ plan as open debate begins By PBS News Hour While the Senate formally opened debate on the issue of immigration, it began the day where it left off on Monday: no clear bill or direction for protecting "Dreamers." As President Trump pressed Congress to follow his four criteria for… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 5:48 Sen. David Perdue: Trump wants all 4 ‘pillars’ in immigration bill By PBS News Hour Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., says he is hopeful that Congress will support a solution for DACA recipients this week, while taking measures to prevent future waves of illegal immigration. Perdue joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his support for President Trump’s… Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch 4:45 News Wrap: Sports court rejects Russian appeal for 2018 Games By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the Winter Olympics have officially begun in South Korea, kicked off with pomp and circumstance at the opening ceremony. Meanwhile, a last ditch effort to include 45 banned Russian athletes was rejected just hours before. Continue watching