Judy Woodruff Remembers Longtime Newshour Anchor Jim Lehrer
“Jim Lehrer, longtime anchor of the PBS NewsHour, has died at the age of 85. Lehrer co-founded the show that would become the NewsHour with his journalism partner Robert MacNeil following their...
Idlib Is the Last Refuge for Syrians Fleeing Assad — And It Is Barely Livable
“The war in Syria has waged for almost nine years and claimed millions of lives. Northwest Idlib province is the last refuge for Syrians fleeing attacks by President Bashar al-Assad’s...
As Iowa Approaches, 2020 Democrats Highlight Differences but Push for Unity
“Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren appeared to put their recent clash behind them as they joined a South Carolina celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. But former Vice...
What Are the Differences Between NAFTA And The USMCA?
“The Senate has passed a new trade agreement among the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The USMCA, as it’s now called, is meant to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, and it does change...
The Hidden Health Costs of Eviction Facing Millions of Americans
“Millions of Americans are forced from their homes every year. Evictions are usually considered in economic terms — an outcome of housing supply and income levels — but what about...
Yielding to U.S. Pressure, Mexico Clamps Down on Migrants
“Thousands of migrants from around the world, many seeking asylum, have been trying to reach the U.S. by flying to South America and taking the long trek north. But after pressure from President...
Is This Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Union the Future of American Labor?
“Organized labor in the American workforce has declined since the 1980s, with many unions struggling to attract workers as companies voice opposition to them. But in Las Vegas, one union has...
6.4 Tremor Causes Puerto Rico’s Worst Earthquake Damage in Decades
“Puerto Rico is under a state of emergency after experiencing a magnitude 6.4 earthquake Tuesday morning. The tremor, part of a series that has shaken the U.S. territory since Christmas, caused...