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Promoting Gender Equality in Afghanistan and around the World
We’re at a critical moment in the movement for women’s rights in Afghanistan, say experts working on the ground who spoke recently at New Am
Audio Recording: Unvarnished Podcast
Sarah Maslin Nir’s “Unvarnished” series on NYC nail salons is a lesson in the power of careful reporting.
Less than 9 to 5
Too many Americans are working too few hours for too little money.
Audio Recording: One of Us
How did a gifted child from an affluent Oslo neighborhood become Europe’s most reviled terrorist?
The Case for Building a Social Policy Centered on Families
A report calling for new frameworks to help American families navigate today’s challenges.
Audio Recording: Leisure Is the New Productivity
Instead of working harder to be more productive, we need to work smarter by taking time out to relax and connect with friends and family.
Audio Recording: The Rise of Extreme Daycare
More Americans are being forced to work abnormal shifts in order to support their families. But who’s looking after their kids?
Audio Recording: Getting Older
An estimated 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, but retirement remains a distant dream for many.