Dec 11 Government may subsidize white potatoes for low-income women, children nutrition program By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press It's another political victory for the popular potato. For the first time, low-income women would be able to pay for white potatoes with government-subsidized vouchers issued by the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, known as WIC. The potato provision… Continue reading
Dec 11 'SciGirls' turns the camera on young citizen scientists By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Twin Cities Public Television's "SciGirls" puts girl scientists in front of the camera. While the pre-teen scientists perform experiments for the audience, the producers hope it will encourage more women to join science and engineering fields. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 4:03 These Syrian child refugees work in the fields to support their displaced families By Marcia Biggs Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 2:50 Hagel says rise in reporting of military sexual assaults is 'good news,' but more progress needed By PBS News Hour While the estimated number of cases of sexual assault are down 25 percent from two years ago, actual reports of assault have increased 8 percent in the past year. Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel said the findings are both a… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 'Breaking In' explores Sotomayor's Supreme Court disruptions and breakthroughs By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch What's motivating the Boko Haram cease-fire? - Part 2 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch Future of abducted Nigerian girls unclear under Boko Haram cease-fire - Part 1 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch #Gamergate leads to death threats against women in the gaming industry By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch Gillibrand calls for more women to raise their voices and get involved in public life By PBS News Hour As one of only 20 women currently serving in the Senate, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has focused on addressing sexual assault in the military and on college campuses. In her new book, "Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch How Islamic State uses systematic sexual violence against women By PBS News Hour The Islamic State has gained notoriety for their beheadings and mass executions, but the group has also abducted thousands of women to make into sex slaves. A former female captive shares her story with the NewsHour, plus Gwen Ifill talks… Continue watching