Nov 20th, 2008 · This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel. For most Israelis and for many Jews around the world, it marks a time of celebration. But for many Palestinians, it was the 60th year of Naqbeh, also known as "the catastrophe". A new book, Sixty Years, Sixty Voices: Israeli and Palestinian Women highlights the struggle for peace in the words of women.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Across the country, state health care programs are cutting back on funding for families with disabled children. The result is that more families struggle to get the health care they need for their children with disabilities and serious health care needs.
Nov 19th, 2008 · Many U.S. farmers struggle to meet their health care costs. A recent survey by the nonprofit Access Project says farmers pay twice as much as nonfarmers for insurance and out-of-pocket expenses. As small business owners, they have few options and often buy insurance as individuals.
Nov 19th, 2008 · As part of our on-going "Real Economy" series, Alex Cohen talks with Cathy Walker of Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Walker struggles to keep her bills paid while looking after her mother. She also worries about helping her teenage daughter save for college.
Nov 11th, 2008 · The economy continues to dominate news. The Department of Labor recently reported that Americans continued to lose jobs in October. And just yesterday, electronics giant Circuit City filed for bankruptcy. Money coach Alvin Hall is joined by Marcus Mabry and Jackie Calmes of the New York Times for an update on the economy and President-elect Obama's plans to boost it.
Nov 10th, 2008 · The South African singer known as "Mama Africa" has died. Miriam Makeba was 76. She became an international symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle.
Nov 4th, 2008 · Kindra Tanner started smoking at 13. She says she started due to stress — then, it took her two years and lots of support to kick the habit.
Oct 31st, 2008 · Clint Eastwood's film recounts the based-on-a-true-story tale of a Los Angeles woman's struggle to find her missing son — after police return the wrong child to her. David Edelstein has a review.