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Can Big Business Improve the Plight of America's Farm Workers? Apr 29, 2014

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Tomato pickers in Florida have forged partnerships with major corporations to pressure growers to treat workers more humanely. Now Walmart has signed on to the program.

The Iraq We Left Behind, Is It a Democracy? Apr 28, 2014

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In 2011 the US pulled troops out of Iraq, a country it praised as well on the way to democracy. Now Iraq’s ravaged by the worst violence since the height of the conflict.

Same-Sex Marriage, Appellate Cases, and the Supreme Court Apr 25, 2014

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Judges across the US are grappling with same-sex marriage after the Supreme Court kicked the can down the road last year. We hear more from author Jo Becker and others.

Is America an Oligarchy? Apr 24, 2014

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One percent of all Americans own 35% percent of the nation's wealth. CEO's are paid more than 300 times what an average US worker makes – and the wealth gap is growing.

As Obama Re-Pivots Toward Asia, What Challenges Lie Ahead? Apr 23, 2014

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On this week's trip to Asia, President Obama will try to make up for lost time, despite continued preoccupation with the Middle East and Russia's threat to Ukraine. Can he reassure allies about trade relations and mutual defense without alienating China?

The Keystone Pipeline and the Midterms Apr 22, 2014

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The Obama Administration again has put off a final decision on the Keystone XL pipeline. The Republicans are united against any delay. Democrats are divided.

Ukraine's Future and Russian Politics Apr 21, 2014

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President Obama's hope to "re-set" relations with Russia is a thing of the past as the Ukrainian crisis continues to boil. Is the plan to "de-escalate" already failing?

Law Enforcement Takes Police Surveillance to New Heights Apr 18, 2014

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Will "wide-area surveillance" and "facial recognition," developed for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, make America safer? Do they threaten the right to privacy?

Assad Gains Confidence, but Is Anyone Winning in Syria? Apr 17, 2014

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Just a year ago, it appeared that rebel forces would topple Syria's President, but this week, rebels have lost control of several cities and Assad now appears to be planning for re-election.

Heartbleed and Internet Security Apr 16, 2014

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The so-called Heartbleed security flaw has revealed every user’s worst nightmare about security on the Internet. Should somebody take charge?

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