Aug 16 How the term ‘alt-left’ came to be By Elizabeth Flock The phrase "alt-left" originated on a conspiracy theory-pushing website. How did it make its way into President Trump's remarks on Charlottesville?… Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 3:19 Adding to tensions with Turkey, Erdogan’s security team charged in assault of D.C. protesters By PBS News Hour A month since demonstrators were attacked by Turkish security forces outside the ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. authorities have issued warrants on assault charges. Some suspects have been arrested, but most returned home to Turkey after the attack. Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch 9:31 Dire conditions drive growing anti-government opposition in Venezuela By PBS News Hour Venezuela is in freefall after years of recession, skyrocketing inflation and a formidable food crisis, sparking outcry and protest. It’s pushed angry Venezuelans to take to the streets on a regular basis, demanding that President Nicolas Maduro step down, and… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 4:18 Meet the women who are taking a stand in Trump country By PBS News Hour Buckhannon, West Virginia, calls itself “the most Trumpian place in America.” But since Donald Trump won November’s election, a growing number of women have been taking a stand against the president and his policies. Hari Sreenivasan talks with the NewsHour’s… Continue watching
Apr 19 Meet an artist who’s waving her banner in support of the March for Science By Kristin Hugo This graphic designer is promoting her local "March for Science" by contributing what she does best. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 10:11 Why transparency — on Trump’s taxes, visitors and family business — matters By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 7:16 A special state visit for Trump sparks outcry in the U.K. By PBS News Hour When British Prime Minister Theresa May met with President Trump in January, she extended a special honor: an invitation for a state visit, which only two presidents have received since 1952. But the president's visit to the U.K. has become… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch 7:56 Why young Russians are mobilizing against corruption By PBS News Hour Widespread protests broke out across Russia on Sunday to denounce government corruption, the biggest show of defiance against President Vladimir Putin in years. Hundreds of protesters were arrested in Moscow and elsewhere. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner reports, then… Continue watching
Mar 27 Why the Belarus Free Theatre’s shows will go on, despite government arrests By Elizabeth Flock Five members of the Belarus Free Theatre, an underground theater group that since 2005 has held secret performances on taboo topics, were arrested. Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch 6:14 GOP lawmakers try to rein in mass protests with new state laws By PBS News Hour In many state capitals, lawmakers are targeting protesters’ tactics amid a renewed wave of large-scale demonstrations, sparking debates over the question of free speech versus public safety. John Yang speaks with Christopher Ingraham of The Washington Post about how far… Continue watching