Political campaigns and parties say they’re sending many more texts this year than in past elections as part of a search for alternatives to social media.

Democratic voters face off against gerrymandered districts

Oct 22nd, 2018 5m 55s

This November, Democrats are going to have to overcome an inherent disadvantage in many states due to gerrymandering.

Macron seeks an end political troubles with big fix for government

Oct 19th, 2018 4m 47s

French leader Emmanuel Macron is preparing broad changes within his government to jump start his presidency.

Jason Kander’s Decision Is What True Bravery Looks Like

Oct 18th, 2018 6m 46s

This week, Kansas City mayoral candidate and veteran Jason Kander announced he was quitting the race to face his PTSD.

China Slams Brakes On U.S. Crude Oil Imports

Oct 17th, 2018 1m 56s

Chinese buyers stop American crude imports as countries jostle on tariffs.

Powell and Albright Say World is Changing in Disturbing Ways

Oct 16th, 2018 2m 38s

Social media and the rhetoric of President Donald Trump have upended the old world order in dangerous ways.

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to two activists fighting sexual violence.

Oct 15th, 2018 1m 45s

Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end sexual violence.

In Times of Crisis, Call the Technologists

Oct 5th, 2018 9m 47s

During many kinds of emergencies, tech know-how is critical.

Free Speech is Not the Same as Free Reach

Oct 4th, 2018 7m 46s

The algorithms that govern how we find information online are once again in the news - but you have to squint to find them.

The Biggest Threat to the GOP Majority No One’s Talking About

Oct 3rd, 2018 7m 47s

Forty-four House Republicans are heading for the exits, and almost half of their seats have become top Democratic targets.

Sweden Shows No Country is Immune to Far-Right, Anti-Immigrant Backlash

Oct 2nd, 2018 6m 28s

Sweden has long been one of the world’s most tolerant countries. In Sunday’s election, it demonstrated that no country is immune from the anti-immigrant, far-right backlash.

Photos of School Shooters Dominate Coverage, While Victims Go Overlooked

Oct 1st, 2018 3m 26s

A new study of newspapers’ coverage of school shootings finds that images of suspects outnumber images of victims 16 to 1.

Obama to Ohio: Cordray as governor is ‘the kind of leadership we need’

Sep 28th, 2018 3m 53s

Obama urged supporters here to not only back Cordray but to also rally voters to back the nominee regardless of party.

The White House Tried to Take Credit for the Economy. It Wasn’t Very Convincing.

Sep 27th, 2018 5m 41s

Barack Obama delivered a widely covered speech about our current president and suggested that Donald Trump didn’t necessarily deserve much credit for the healthy economy.

Young Latinos: Born in the U.S.A., carving their own identity

Sep 26th, 2018 13m 33s

For many young Hispanics, navigating their parents' culture in the U.S. has shaped their views on what it means to be American.

Emissions have already peaked in 27 cities

Sep 25th, 2018 5m 33s

Cities are now serving as a unique testbed for responses to climate change.

Parents want to work political races. But who will watch the kids?

Sep 24th, 2018 4m 46s

The problem is one that many moms and dads of young kids face all the time.

Google's China Plan Spurs Inquiry From U.S. Lawmakers, Staff Departures

Sep 21st, 2018 3m 44s

More than 1,000 Google employees, six U.S. senators and at least 14 human rights groups have written to the company expressing concern about its China ambitions.

No One Wants To Admit They Are Responsible For Millions Of Water Bottles Abandoned In Puerto Rico

Sep 20th, 2018 5m 15s

People in Puerto Rico struggled to find drinkable water for months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Meanwhile, millions of water bottles sat unused on a runway.