The Journal examines racial inequality in America tonight through the prisms of the legacy of slavery and the current socio-economic landscape with perspective from historical and cultural sociologist Orlando …
Every summer, New Jersey faces severe blood shortages. This year is no exception, and Health officials at the State government are encouraging workplace donations during the next month. See video …
Anyone following this year’s Democratic Presidential Primaries could recall those in 1980. Similarly to today, During the primaries, the losing but high-profile candidate refused to quit despite odds against their success in securing the candidacy. But in 1980, the losing candidate, Ted Kennedy, took his case all the way to the convention.
Presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama — who smashed fundraising records during his primary run — said Thursday that he has decided to opt out of public financing for the general election, making him the first candidate to do so since 1976. See the Reporters’ Blog on NewsHour.
The truce between Israel and Hamas took effect on Thursday, with both sides halting fighting in the Gaza Strip. But even as it begun, the truce between the two warring …
“A violent campaign has been unleashed on the public since Mugabe lost majority control of Parliament in the first round of voting. Rural areas have been especially hard hit. The army, police and armed youth militias have been on the warpath, punishing rural voters for their loss.” Read rest of story at Frontline/World.
This weekend, the Olympic Torch will pass through Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The torch arrives just three months after 4,000 anti-government protesters were rounded up in the capital.
Gas prices are hitting record highs this summer, and American drivers are definitely feeling the pain at the pump. But, some businesses are finding creative solutions to help their employees …
NOW’s David Brancaccio is trekking the Himalayas right now to see, first-hand, the increasingly visible impacts of global warming. David and his team are mapping out their trip to the …
This documentary follows the lives of nine young people in China over the last 4 years, and how changes in China have affected them. Watch entire episode online here. …
