Vivvo CMS 4.0 http://www.pri.org/ 2008 Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ http://www.pri.org/politics-society/marriage-sex-politics-america1468.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/marriage-sex-politics-america1468.html Politics & Society Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:47:00 -0400 Governor Mark Sanford's indiscretions have sparked a conversation about marriage and what constitutes infidelity in America. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/obama-muslim-women1420.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/obama-muslim-women1420.html Politics & Society Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0400 In Kuwait and Iraq women are winning elections, but women's rights are still an issue in the Muslim world. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/parental-neglect-daniel-hauser1399.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/parental-neglect-daniel-hauser1399.html Politics & Society Wed, 27 May 2009 00:38:00 -0400 The parents of Daniel Hauser lost custody after they refused chemotherapy treatments for his cancer -- what constitutes neglect and when states should step in. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/origins-memorial-day1396.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/origins-memorial-day1396.html Politics & Society Mon, 25 May 2009 00:36:00 -0400 Memorial Day was originally envisioned by Southern women to honor Civil War soldiers -- today it's become many things to many people. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/new-generation-military-leaders1382.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/new-generation-military-leaders1382.html Politics & Society Sat, 16 May 2009 02:01:00 -0400 The shakeup in U.S. military command, and the new generation of highly energetic leaders taking charge. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/main-legalizes-same-sex-marriage.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/main-legalizes-same-sex-marriage.html Politics & Society Mon, 11 May 2009 00:19:00 -0400 Representative Pat Flood, one of seven Republicans who voted in favor of the bill to legalize same-sex marriage, explains his decision. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/arlen-specter-switches-parties.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/arlen-specter-switches-parties.html Politics & Society Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:08:00 -0400 Republican Senator Arlen Specter switches parties -- how this reflects the current state of the Republican party. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/changing-face-of-farming-america.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/changing-face-of-farming-america.html Politics & Society Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:19:12 -0400 "Boutique" farming is a hot trend, and more and more, women and minorities are running these farms. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/politicians-turn-to-populism.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/politicians-turn-to-populism.html Politics & Society Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:53:00 -0400 Leaders of a new Populist Congressional Caucus explain populism and whether the caucus undermines the Democratic party. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/aging-around-the-world.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/aging-around-the-world.html Politics & Society Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:54:00 -0400 Stories examining the politics and sociology of aging around the world, from Tucson to Beijing and Kenya to Brazil. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/iowa-legalizes-same-sex-marriage.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/iowa-legalizes-same-sex-marriage.html Politics & Society Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:41:00 -0400 Details on the court decision that made same-sex marriage legal in Iowa, and the political implications for the state. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/same-sex-marriage-bill-vermont.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/same-sex-marriage-bill-vermont.html Politics & Society Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:24:00 -0400 Vermont House of Representatives votes on a controversial bill that would legalize gay marriage in the state. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/names-gun-totin-citizens-published.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/names-gun-totin-citizens-published.html Politics & Society Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:21:00 -0500 "The Commercial Appeal" published on it's website a database that reveals the names of people who carry a concealed weapon. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/rebuilding-gop-twitter.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/rebuilding-gop-twitter.html Politics & Society Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:47:00 -0500 Republicans hope to rebuild their party by reaching out to voters via new media outlets like Twitter and Facebook. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/legacy-of-george-bush.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/legacy-of-george-bush.html Politics & Society Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:44:00 -0500 George W. Bush left office a very unpopular president, but some caution it’s premature to write the final chapter. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/memories-of-the-movement.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/memories-of-the-movement.html Politics & Society Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:32:00 -0500 Personal, poignant, sometimes painful memories of the Civil Rights Movement from a few of the men and women who were there. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/obama-effect.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/obama-effect.html Politics & Society Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:58:00 -0500 A recent study shows test scores of African Americans have risen since Barack Obama's ascension to the Presidency of the U.S. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/diverse-first-family.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/diverse-first-family.html Politics & Society Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:21:00 -0500 The family that produced Barack and Michelle Obama is black and white and Asian, Christian, Muslim and Jewish. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/obama-inauguration-speech.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/obama-inauguration-speech.html Politics & Society Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:43:00 -0500 President Barack Obama talked about the work of "remaking America" -- a look at his speech in the context of history and politics. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/unpredictable-2008.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/unpredictable-2008.html Politics & Society Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:16:00 -0500 "The Economist" looks back at predictions they got wrong for 2008, including the economy and the presidential election. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/american-politics-corruption.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/american-politics-corruption.html Politics & Society Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:03:00 -0500 In a political system based on wheeling and dealing, how did Illinois Governor Blagojevich step over the line, and what constitutes breaking the law. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/pro-life-movement-changes-tactics.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/pro-life-movement-changes-tactics.html Politics & Society Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:13:00 -0500 The election of a pro-choice president and the failure of anti-abortion measures in several states has forced the pro-life movement to change its tactics. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/the-future-of-english.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/the-future-of-english.html Politics & Society Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:31:00 -0500 The journey English is taking through globalism and digital technology, and what the future of the language sounds like. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/barack-obama-conflicting-priorities.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/barack-obama-conflicting-priorities.html Politics & Society Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:28:00 -0500 Can Obama fix the economy and spend big money on healthcare and energy independence all at the same time? http://www.pri.org/politics-society/anti-terrorism-under-obama.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/anti-terrorism-under-obama.html Politics & Society Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:57:00 -0500 Barack Obama will have to decide whether to continue President Bush's policy of crossing borders to go after Al Qaeda. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/bush-obama-transtion-begins.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/bush-obama-transtion-begins.html Politics & Society Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:33:00 -0500 With a focus on the economy and key staff appointments, Barack Obama begins his Presidential transition. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/barack-obama-press-conference.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/barack-obama-press-conference.html Politics & Society Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:08:00 -0500 In his first press conference, President-elect Obama tackles the economy ... and a letter from Iran's President. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/president-world-citizen.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/president-world-citizen.html Politics & Society Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:30:00 -0500 After much talk of America's decline, Obama's election has restored the U.S. as a symbol of opportunity. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/the-lost-veterans.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/the-lost-veterans.html Politics & Society Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:38:00 -0500 The plight of American soldiers returning from Iraq or Afghanistan -- many former servicemen are slipping into a life of drug or alcohol abuse, and homelessness. http://www.pri.org/politics-society/recruiters-get-busy-in-washington.html http://www.pri.org/politics-society/recruiters-get-busy-in-washington.html Politics & Society Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:42:00 -0500 The guard changes in Washington, and now there are jobs to find and houses to sell. 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