The Conversation
September 27, 2018
Anita Hill’s experience involved workplace sexual harassment that was sustained over time. Christine Blasey Ford reported an attempted rape at age 15 that was a traumatic, intense one-time incident. Yet there are also clear similarities: similar alleged sexualized mistreatment, similar last-minute accusation derailing what seemed to be a foregone conclusion, similar male-dominated group standing in judgment, similar strong feelings from the public.
Conflict & Justice
Why this young Latina decided to block a major intersection in San Francisco
PRI's The World
April 11, 2014
Protesters are stepping up pressure in an effort to push through immigration reform.
Business, Economics and Jobs
For a lesson on immigration reform, head to an Idaho dairy farm
PRI's The World
October 31, 2013
This week, hundreds of conservative business, faith, and agricultural leaders are in Washington lobbying for broad immigration reform. Here's why.
Election 2016
President Trump's inaugural walk will be along a bike path
PRI's The World
January 17, 2017
Donald Trump really hasn't said much about cycling.
Global Politics
What can the US do about Russia's occupation of Crimea?
PRI's The World
March 03, 2014
As the Russian military moves into Crimea, there seem to be few good options for the US and NATO. Retired Brigadier General Kevin Ryan sees economic sanctions as one of the few tools, but that requires time and a focus on the long-term strategy.
Justice
President Obama hits pause on his immigration plan. Now what?
PRI's The World
February 17, 2015
A federal judge in Texas orders a temporary halt to the president's immigration plans. Let the legal tussle begin.
Sports
If Redskin is racist, what about Eskimo?
PRI's The World
June 24, 2014
The Washington Redskins face growing demands to change their team's nickname, which many Native Americans say is offensive. The public debate is also putting pressure on other teams, like the Edmonton Eskimos, that also use native imagery.
Business
What ISIS has in common with Google
PRI's The World
March 16, 2015
Updated
For all its brutality, ISIS is often praised for its social media savvy and a passion among its members akin to that of a very famous Silicon Valley startup, says one Muslim social media entrepreneur. The way to defeat the group’s extremism is by fighting intellectual fire with fire, he says.
Conflict
A Latina explains why she backs the March for Life
PRI's The World
January 27, 2017
Some from Latin America say Washington has historically imposed "a sort of imperialism" in its funding for global groups that offer family planning advice, including access to abortion.
Conflict
Missiles 'will be coming' to Syria, Trump warns Russia
Reuters
April 11, 2018
President Donald Trump warned Russia on Wednesday of imminent military action in Syria over a suspected poison gas attack, declaring that missiles "will be coming" and lambasting Moscow for standing by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Global Politics
Want to know what the world is saying about our government shutdown? We asked
PRI's The World
October 16, 2013
People across the globe are watching to see if there's ultimately a resolution to this US government shutdown. And what they're saying — and hearing — isn't great. Many folks around the globe say the shutdown looks crazy. It looks silly. It looks like lawmakers are arguing about something that doesn't entirely matter.