Apr 15 Watch 10:22 How America moved on in the days after the Civil War By PBS News Hour President Abraham Lincoln died 150 years ago, just days after Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, ending the Civil War after four years. To discuss the lasting effects of both events, Jeffrey Brown talks to Martha Hodes, author of… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 9:09 Would $15 save employees and break employers? By PBS News Hour Low-wage workers around the nation went out in protest on April 15, demanding a minimum wage of $15 an hour. A few big corporations have begun raising their pay, but some critics say a major hike would hurt employers and… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch Exploring Robert E. Lee’s connections to George Washington By PBS News Hour Robert E. Lee was the son of a Revolutionary War hero who was a trusted aide to George Washington. In 1861, after 25 years in the U.S. Army, Lee turned down an offer to command Union forces in the Civil… Continue watching
Feb 15 What We’re Watching Saturday By Kayla Ruble PBS NewsHour is following the news of the day, from Chattanooga to Lebanon. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch Detroit bankruptcy eligibility case goes to trial The city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy in July, and now it must prove to a judge that the conditions necessitate that protection. But some pension funds, unions and retirees are fighting the filing. Jeffrey Brown gets an update from… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch News Wrap: Bay Area transit workers go on strike, causing clogged commute In our news wrap Monday, 400,000 Bay Area Rapid Transit riders will face clogged commutes this week after more than 2,000 BART employees walked off the job over pay raises and workplace rules. Also, the Supreme Court will hear a… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch Watch DOMA Challengers Speak After Oral Arguments End Watch DOMA Challengers Speak After Oral Arguments End… Continue watching
Dec 31 Watch Emancipation Proclamation Celebrates 150 Years and an Enduring Power to Inspire Emancipation Proclamation Celebrates 150 Years and an Enduring Power to Inspire… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch Labor Union Election Sheds Light on Embattled Future As local governments roll back employee pensions and benefits, the nation's largest public labor union is preparing for an internal leadership battle that could shape its external mission. Gwen Ifill analyzes the stakes with Steven Greenhouse of the New York… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch Wisconsin Recall Watched as Possible Prophesy for November After just 16 months in office, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker faces a June recall -- an effort born of protests last year as he pushed through a law limiting collective-bargaining rights for most public employees. Ray Suarez and Frederica Freyberg… Continue watching