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Missouri’s Blue-city, Red-state Divide Over Minimum Wage

May 16, 2017 | Clip

Democratic-controlled cities and Republican state legislatures are fighting it out through a political maneuver called preemption, when lawmakers write laws that prevent cities from enforcing their local ordinances. Special Correspondent Chris Bury reports from Missouri. This is part of an…

A Story of Strength

May 16, 2017 | Clip

From homeless student to peer mentor and basketball star, this story will inspire you to “Chase Your Dreams.”

About Your American Dream Score

May 15, 2017

What's Your American Dream Score? Take the quiz. Share your score and story. Understanding Factors that Shape the Your American Dream Score:  How'd You Get Here You Didn't Build That: Why Remembering Your Good Fortune Can Be Good For You…

“Marry Your Baby Daddy Day”

May 15, 2017 | Clip

As Mother’s Day approaches, we take a look at a movement that honors mothers who marry their “baby daddies.”

How’d You Get Here?

May 11, 2017

Understanding the Factors that Shape Your Life and the Your American Dream Score What's Your American Dream Score? Take the quiz. Share your score and story. Editor’s Note: Rachel Ruttan is a doctoral candidate at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern…

Homeless Students

May 8, 2017 | Clip

Staggering and heartbreaking: the number of homeless students living in shelters in Long Island and NYC has increased; we’ve got the sobering statistics.

Robin Hood’s New CEO

May 5, 2017 | Clip

The Robin Hood Foundation has fought against poverty in New York City for almost 30 years. Now, as the new CEO at the helm of the organization- Wes Moore shares his vision for the Foundation’s future.

Black Privilege

May 4, 2017 | Clip

From black power to black privilege. We’re up close and in-depth with Charlamagne Tha God. Tonight, find out why this hip-hop radio shock jock and co-host of Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, says that to be black is to be…

Cuomo’s Tuition Failure?

May 1, 2017 | Clip

Does the Governor’s free tuition plan really benefit NYC’s neediest students? You’ll hear from one critic who says it barely makes the grade.