Isabel Angell appears in the following:
The Tragic History of the Lobotomy
Monday, April 17, 2017
The lobotomy was promised a miracle cure for mental illness, but instead left patients and families devastated.
U.N. Votes to End Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti
Thursday, April 13, 2017
For more than a decade, United Nations peacekeepers have been a constant presence in Haiti, but today the U.N. Security Council voted to end its mission in six months.
U.S. Women's Hockey Hits New Heights
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
After putting their careers on the line by threatening to boycott the World Championships, the U.S. Women's National Hockey Team took home gold after defeating Canada on Friday.
Investigation Finds Some Federal Contractors Are Violating Wage Laws
Thursday, April 06, 2017
Between January 2015 and July 2016, some 68 companies that received government contracts had violated wage laws.
How Evangelicals Became a Political Powerhouse in America
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Since the 1980s, Evangelicals have become one of the most reliable voting blocks in the United States.
Progress Drags in Ferguson
Monday, April 03, 2017
A year and a half after the Ferguson Commission released their "Forward Through Ferguson" report, some activists say the city hasn't made enough changes.
Following Healthcare Failure, State Republicans Move to Expand Medicaid
Thursday, March 30, 2017
The GOP healthcare plan would have barred states from expanding Medicaid, but since the deal fell apart, many states are now considering expansion in order to cover more residents.
Trump Targets Obama Era Climate Change Regulations
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
President Trump says his new executive order will bring back coal miner jobs, but economists aren't so sure.
Lies, Leaks, and Consequences, From Nixon to Trump
Monday, March 27, 2017
A look at how presidents have responded to leaked classified information, starting with the Pentagon Papers.
U.S. Women's Hockey Team Fights for Fair Treatment
Friday, March 24, 2017
The team is asking for higher pay and more development programs as they negotiate a new contract. They've threatened to boycott the World Championships if they don't reach a deal.
In the Heart of Trump Country, Some Ranchers Feel Left Behind
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Wildfires ripped through Kansas earlier this month. Some area ranchers who voted for Donald Trump say they wish the president was paying more attention to them in their time of need.
ACA Repeal Stirs Fear of a Future Without Healthcare
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
A young woman who relies on her ACA insurance to cover her mental health care costs says she's worried about the law's possible replacement.
National People's Congress Offers Glimpse into Chinese Politics
Thursday, March 16, 2017
China’s 2017 National People’s Congress concludes this week. Some 3,000 lawmakers convened in Beijing to discuss China’s economic outlook, President Trump, and more.
How Growing Nationalism is Shaping European Elections
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
In Europe, the political climate has taken a turn to the right ahead of elections in the Netherlands and France.
Colin Kaepernick Reverses on National Anthem Protests
Monday, March 13, 2017
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is facing criticism again for what he'll do during the national anthem — but this time, it's for saying he'll stand.
A Homebody's Guide to SXSW
Friday, March 10, 2017
Can't make it to Austin? Here's how to get the full South by Southwest festival experience from the comfort of your living room.
Here's Who Benefits From the ACA Repeal Bill
Thursday, March 09, 2017
Democrats and some moderate Republicans have said the plan to appeal the Affordable Care Act will hurt many Americans, but some people will surely benefit.
A Child's Escape From Auschwitz
Wednesday, March 08, 2017
Michael Bornstein was just 4-years-old when he was liberated from the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. Now 70 years later, he is finally sharing his story.
No 'Bears in the Streets:' How Russia Has Changed Since the USSR
Wednesday, March 08, 2017
From a collapsed economy in the early 1990s to rising up again as a global superpower, Russia has come a long way since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Texas Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Benefits
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Today, the Texas Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case challenging the city’s benefit policy for same-sex couples, despite the fact that same-sex marriage is the law of the land.