Asma Khalid appears in the following:
What A Booming Economy Means For The Midterms
Sunday, April 01, 2018
Nearly all financial indicators suggest Americans are optimistic about the economy. But it's not clear that it's benefiting President Trump or the Republican Party.
The Economy Is Soaring, But President Trump's Approval Rating Remains Low
Friday, March 30, 2018
Nearly all financial indicators show American optimism about the economy is soaring. But, it's not clear that it's benefitting Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton Drawn Into 2018 Campaign With Comments About Trump Voters
Monday, March 19, 2018
The 2016 Democratic nominee is not on the ballot, but her recent comments that Trump appealed to voters intolerant of women and minorities is being used against Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.
With Centrist Democrats' Success, Party's Identity Struggle Gets More Complicated
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Having centrists like Conor Lamb from southwestern Pennsylvania in the party can conflict with the increased progressive activism energizing Democrats against President Trump.
Black Voters Need More Convincing From Democrats In 2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Black turnout in the 2016 presidential election fell to the lowest rate since 2000. To reverse that, some voters say Democrats need to better address issues like wealth disparity and criminal justice.
What Some Black Voters Say They Need To See Done Before Returning To The Polls
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Black voter turnout in the last presidential election fell to the lowest rate since 2000. Will 2018 be any different? Young voters and non-voters in Cleveland, Ohio weigh in.
Trump To Rally In Pennsylvania To Support Endangered GOP Candidate
Saturday, March 10, 2018
President Trump is in western Pennsylvania for a rally just outside the congressional district where Republicans are trying to avoid a loss in a special election on Tuesday.
Will Democrats Who Backed Trump in 2016 Back The GOP In 2018?
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
President Trump's election in 2016 reshuffled the political map with some white, working-class Democrats backing him. In 2018, a big question is whether this same group has shifted to completely supporting the GOP.
NPR Poll: After Parkland, Number of Americans Who Want Gun Restrictions Grows
Friday, March 02, 2018
More than 9 in 10 Americans support mandatory background checks for all gun buyers. That's one finding in a new NPR/Ipsos poll that shows an increasing level of support for gun control policies.
How Immigration Policy Motivates Voters
Friday, February 16, 2018
After Congress failed to pass any immigration legislation this week, we look at how immigration policy could motivate voters this November.
How Robots Are Helping A Furniture Shop Without Putting Workers Out Of Jobs
Monday, January 08, 2018
Furniture making is a job associated with old fashioned handiwork. But robots are coming to the field, not to replace workers but to help U.S.-based companies survive.
From Post-it Notes To Algorithms: How Automation Is Changing Legal Work
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Lawyers are spending less time doing research than they used to, thanks to technology. The next big change will be to automate the process of doing wills, trusts and real estate closings, experts say.
Facial Recognition May Boost Airport Security But Raises Privacy Worries
Monday, June 26, 2017
If you travel from Boston's Logan Airport to Aruba on JetBlue you can use your face as identification rather than a passport. Similar experiments in facial recognition are underway at other airports.
Massachusetts Tries Something New To Claim Taxes From Online Sales
Friday, June 02, 2017
States have long argued that they are losing millions of dollars in uncollected taxes from online sales. Massachusetts is now trying a very Internet answer to this Internet problem.
Without A Special Visa, Foreign Startup Founders Turn To A Workaround
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
Immigration advocates often tout how many startups are founded by foreigners. Yet the U.S. does not offer startup visas. Some entrepreneurs turn to a program started as an experiment in Massachusetts.
Tech Creates Our Political Echo Chambers. It Might Also Be A Solution
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Social media took a lot of blame for intensifying polarization and partisan acrimony during the presidential campaign. Now some startups and researchers are trying to burst ideological filter bubbles.
The Father Of The Web Is Worried About How Ugly It's Become
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
When he invented the Web 28 years ago, Tim Berners-Lee saw it as a way to break apart silos and connect the world. Now he's increasingly troubled about its dark side, but he believes it can be fixed.
Researchers Take A Step Toward Mind-Controlled Robots
Wednesday, March 08, 2017
Researchers have created a system where humans can guide robots with their brainwaves, signaling to the machines when they've made a mistake. It could help improve the way humans and robots interact.
H-1B Visa Debate: Are Foreign Tech Workers Hired Over Americans?
Monday, March 06, 2017
Many employers say they need H-1B workers because of a talent shortage among U.S. tech companies. But some Americans say the program that allows foreigners to be hired has put them out of work.
The Future of STEM
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
How changes on immigration policies might impact STEM fields and a preview of The March for Science scheduled for Earth Day this year.
