Politics Jan 22 On 50th anniversary of Roe, women’s marches draw thousands across the U.S. By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America, Harm Venhuizen, Associated Press
Nation Jan 18 Thousands gather for Women’s March rallies across the US Thousands gathered in cities across the country Saturday as part of the nationwide Women's March rallies focused on issues such as climate change, pay equity, reproductive rights and immigration. By Lynn Berry, Associated Press
Nation Jan 21 Watch 4:26 Can the Women’s March sustain momentum and overcome internal tension? Three years in, the Women's March is facing criticism as it strives to sustain political momentum. While the first march is believed to be the largest single-day protest in American history, organizers have since come under fire from groups claiming…
Episode Jan 19 Watch 25:00 January 19, 2019 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode On this edition for Saturday, Jan. 19, President Trump offers a deal on temporary protection for people brought to the U.S. illegally as the partial government shutdown enters its fifth week, and the third annual Women’s March takes place across… By PBS NewsHour
Nation Jan 19 Watch 3:41 Third Women’s March returns to D.C. amid anti-Semitism controversy Thousands gathered in Washington D.C. for the third annual Women’s March on Saturday, following controversy over alleged anti-Semitism against the organizers. With issues surrounding climate change and the government shutdown on the agenda, around 300 marches also took place in… By Megan Thompson, Mori Rothman
Jan 19 Women’s March returns to DC amid shutdown and controversy By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The third annual Women’s March is returning to Washington this week amid inclement weather, ideological schisms and the longest government shutdown in American history. Continue reading
Mar 11 Schools brace for massive student walkouts over gun violence By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Some schools have taken a hard line, promising to suspend students who walk out, while others are using a more supportive approach. Continue reading
Feb 02 Feminist poetry is having a renaissance. Here are 3 poets to watch By Jennifer Hijazi Feminist poetry is flourishing -- particularly for women of color. Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 24:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode January 21, 2018 By PBS NewsHour On this edition for Sunday Jan. 21, Republicans and Democrats remain far apart on an agreement to reopen the government. And, during a weekend of demonstrations one year into President Trump's term, women launch voter registration drives in swing states. Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 2:48 Women’s March focuses on voter registration at Las Vegas event By PBS NewsHour As cities across the U.S. held Women’s Marches to mark the anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration, thousands attended the “Power to the Polls” rally in Las Vegas on Sunday. Led by 2017 Women’s March organizers, the rally kicks off a… Continue watching