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Political columnist Michael Gerson on coping with 'insidious' depression
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Michael Gerson is a political columnist for the Washington Post and a regular contributor to the NewsHour. But this past weekend, he delivered a sermon at the Washington National Cathedral that focused on a more personal topic: his battle with...
Why 2020 Democratic candidates are pushing more progressive tax proposals
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In the wake of the Trump tax cuts, Democratic candidates are introducing some of the most progressive tax plans in decades.
Noon Wednesday with guest John Eason | Season 1700 Episode 1723 | Here and Now
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John Eason explains the realities of criminal justice reform in Wisconsin.
Four Black advocates who are diversifying the climate movement
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Black people are a small minority in big green groups, despite the fact that environmental issues disproportionately affect people of color.
Where Democratic presidential candidates stand on health care reform
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Health care continues to be a major issue on Americans' minds, and as Democratic presidential candidates launch their campaigns, it's also a policy priority for them. Lisa Desjardins reports on the contenders' various proposals and talks to Dylan...
As historic summit on church sex abuse begins, critics say pope's credibility is at risk
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On Thursday, Pope Francis opens a historic four-day summit on clerical sex abuse in the Catholic Church, following a year of explosive allegations from Catholic dioceses around the world. Although the pope has vowed not to tolerate misconduct or its...
In Paradise, housing, water and jobs prove elusive in Camp Fire's aftermath
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In Paradise, California, thousands of residents are trying to cope with disruption and displacement resulting from November's devastating Camp Fire. Children attend school in a repurposed hardware store, where counselors try to help them manage...
No Laughing Matter | Season 5 Episode 7 | Finding Your Roots
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Dr. Gates reveals the histories of comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman.
U.S. mining sites dump 50 million gallons of fouled wastewater daily
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That torrent is poisoning aquatic life and tainting drinking water sources in Montana, California, Colorado, Oklahoma and at least five other states.
How poverty and inequality are motivating Democrats on tax policy
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Numerous Democrats have already announced or hinted at their candidacy in the 2020 presidential election. For many of them, tax policy, and specifically, increasing how much the very wealthy pay, is a platform priority. Lisa Desjardins reports on...
Read Michael Gerson’s sermon sharing his struggle with depression
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"Over time, despair can grow inside you like a tumor."
What does Bernie Sanders believe? Where the candidate stands on 9 issues
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Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced that he's running for president in 2020. Here's where Sanders stands on key issues.
16 states sue over Trump's emergency wall declaration
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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released a statement Monday saying the suit alleges the Trump administration's action violates the Constitution.
'End Game,' nominated for Academy, examines end-of-life care | PBS NewsHour
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Academy Award-nominated film 'End Game' examines end-of-life care
Is this 1917 law suffocating Puerto Rico's economy?
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The Jones Act, which requires everybody in Puerto Rico to buy goods from an American-made ship with an American crew, limits business owners and jacks up prices.