Q&A: How Rust Belt Cities Can Save Themselves
A century ago, the city of Dayton, Ohio was a center of industry and innovation that supported a prosperous middle class. But a series of factors including the decline of manufacturing and outsourcing of jobs led Dayton into a long period of decline even before the Great Recession hit in 2008. To better understand the decline of Rust Belt cities and the options available to save them, FRONTLINE spoke to an economist.
September 11, 2018
All Parties in Yemen’s War May Have Committed War Crimes: UN Experts
“There is little evidence of any attempt by parties to the conflict to minimize civilian casualties,” a UN expert said about the actors involved in Yemen's war.
August 28, 2018
UN: Myanmar's Top Generals Should Be Tried for Genocide, War Crimes
A UN report concluded that the Myanmar military's campaign against the Rohingya that began last August was a “foreseeable and planned catastrophe” that was “grossly disproportionate” to security threats.
August 27, 2018
John McCain, Senator and Presidential Candidate, Dies at 81
John McCain left an indelible imprint on American politics over the course of more than three decades in Congress.
August 25, 2018
What Trump's 'Border Czar' Pick Thomas Homan Told Us in 2018 About Immigration
President-elect Donald Trump announced in Nov. 2024 that Thomas Homan will serve as his new administration's "border czar." Revisit FRONTLINE's 2018 interview with Homan about his approach to immigration enforcement during Trump’s first term.
July 31, 2018
For Victims of UN Sex Abuse or Exploitation, Help Can Be Elusive
For victims of sexual abuse or exploitation by UN peacekeepers, help can sometimes be hard to find.
July 24, 2018
What a Political Alliance Between Two Iraq War-Era Militia Leaders Means For the U.S.
Two controversial Iraq War-era militia leaders announced a political alliance between their blocs, raising questions about the future of American involvement in the country.
June 27, 2018
Myanmar Fires General Sanctioned By EU For Attacks Against Rohingya
Myanmar’s military fired one of the generals in charge of last year’s operation that drove hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims from the country. The move came after the general was sanctioned by the EU and Canada.
June 26, 2018
Lawmakers Call for Probe of Federal Response to Puerto Rico Hurricane
Lawmakers introduced a bill today to establish a commission to investigate the federal response to the hurricane that devastated Puerto Rico last year, citing reporting from FRONTLINE and NPR on the disaster.
June 14, 2018
A New Offensive Threatens to Deepen Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis
The Saudi-led coalition has launched an offensive that aid organizations warn will worsen the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen.
June 13, 2018
U.S.-led Coalition Strikes Bombed Trapped Civilians in Syria, Amnesty Says
An Amnesty report says the U.S.-led coalition fired imprecise explosive weapons in areas populated with civilians during its offensive in Raqqa last year.
June 5, 2018
How the Weinstein Company’s Bankruptcy and Potential Sale Impact Victims
The Weinstein Company's bankruptcy and potential sale may create new hurdles for Harvey Weinstein's alleged victims who are seeking compensation from the company.
May 22, 2018