Nation Sep 30 Why so many mothers with young children are leaving the workforce By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Daria Nastasia
Nation Aug 08 Watch 7:59 How some U.S. cities are converting vacant office spaces into housing American cities are dealing with housing shortages and an office glut, with millions of square feet of office space sitting vacant since the onset of the pandemic. Office-to-housing conversions are becoming an increasingly popular two-in-one solution for city leaders. But… By Paul Solman, Mary Fecteau
Economy Jul 15 Analysis: Here’s what it would take to turn empty office buildings into residential housing With many employers switching to remote work, two engineering experts explain the feasibility of converting office buildings to residential spaces. By Jenny Baker, Leah Mo, The Conversation
Politics May 04 Watch 6:40 Looking back at a year of Supreme Court cases tried over the phone Few institutions are as tradition-laden as the U.S. Supreme Court, but the pandemic brought changes. Justices dialed in to hear their final oral argument of the term Tuesday- a case about sentencing reductions for low-level crack-cocaine offenses. Their final call… By John Yang, Alex D'Elia
Economy Mar 14 Watch 7:44 Will workers return to re-imagined offices post-pandemic? For about a year, many Americans have been forced to work from home due to COVID-19 safety concerns. Now, architects and designers are thinking about the future of the workspace for when workers return. As we look to the future,… By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo