Jen Poyant appears in the following:
The Lingering Stress of War for Military Families
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
The stress of war lingers not just with our veterans but with their families as well. Take Vivian Greentree, Director of Research and Policy for Blue Star Families, for example. Vivia...
Sen. Saxby Chambliss Talks NSA, GOP's Future in Georgia
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Last week, at the urging of the White House, the House of Representatives defeated a bill to curb the NSA’s powers. But lawmakers are facing mounting pressure to limit government surv...
Analyzing President Obama's Remarks on Trayvon Martin & Race
Monday, July 22, 2013
On Friday, President Obama addressed the nation, the verdict and commented on the racial climate in the country. Was the President a bridge builder? How has his identity and his place...
ROUND-TABLE: Is The Zimmerman Ruling About Race or the Justice System?
Monday, July 15, 2013
What is the Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman story really about? Does it show the strength of our justice system and belief in our institutions, or the weakness of those institutio...
Dissecting the Zimmerman Verdict's Impact on Race, Justice and Families
Monday, July 15, 2013
With the not guilty verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman, the ruling has brought up questions of our expectations of security, the right to a trial and the judgement of a jury. Sh...
Nelson Mandela's Lifelong Friend Reflects on the Ailing Leader
Monday, July 01, 2013
Before John left for Africa, he sat down to reflect on the sentiments of South Africans as they prepare for the passing of one of history's greatest leaders and peace activists. Denis...
The Post-Sandy Recovery of New York and New Jersey's Coastlines
Monday, May 27, 2013
Memorial Day is the official start of summer for most Americans, the time when people on the coasts and inland start heading to the beach for a break. But this year the usual New Yo...
FBI Investigation of Man with Ties to Boston Bombing Suspect Ends in Shooting
Thursday, May 23, 2013
A mystifying development in the investigation of the alleged Boston Marathon bombing suspects came early Wednesday morning when an F.B.I. agent shot and killed a Chechen man named Ibr...
Why the Rich Don't Give to Charity
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tax day is upon us. Did you reduce your tax burden this year by giving to charity? According to our next guest, the answer to the question might depend on your tax bracket. Ken Stern ...
Google's High Speed Internet Headed to Austin
Thursday, April 11, 2013
In Austin, Texas a new innovative project is in the works. This week, Google and the city of Austin announced a deal to launch the next city-wide super-high-speed internet project, ...
When Will We Have a Female Pope?
Thursday, March 14, 2013
The Catholic Church has finally elected its first pope from the Americas. But could you ever imagine a female pope? Or even women members in the conclave that chooses the pope?
AUDIO: With the A Train Gone, Traveling to the Rockaways Becomes Much Harder
Monday, March 11, 2013
And the return date isn't certain.
The Young Iraqi Translator Who Gave His Life for the American Effort
Monday, March 11, 2013
Imagine telling the story of the war in Iraq from the perspective of one young Iraqi who cared deeply about his country and who also worked on the front lines as an Arabic interpreter...
With the A Train Gone, Traveling to the Rockaways Becomes Much Harder
Monday, March 11, 2013
For months, the 3.6 mile railroad bridge connecting the Rockaways to the rest of New York City has been out, doubling commutes for residents and further adding to the sense of deprivation brought on by Sandy.
Assessing America's Counterinsurgency in Iraq
Thursday, March 07, 2013
This month marks 10 years since the start of the American war in Iraq. In military operations alone, the war totaled over $800 billion and largely defined by America's counterinsurgency efforts in the region. General David Petraeus, who led American military operations in Iraq, was the main proponent of the ...
Chavez's Death Leaves A Divided Venezuela
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela’s deeply polarizing president, died Tuesday. He was 58. His death leaves open questions about the future of the country-- and about the real impact of his le...
Sequestration Could Put Nearly One Million Defense Employees on Furlough
Thursday, February 21, 2013
If you're a civilian employee working for the Defense Department, you've been put on notice. The sequester is very real and it's extremely likely you are gonna feel the effects of it ...
Cruise Ship Docks May Be Good for Business, but Some Charleston Residents Want Them Gone
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Imagine yourself reclined on a cruise ship, sipping piña coladas, and leisurely moving through the ocean to the next stop along your week-long journey. What could be more idyllic? Now...
The Feminine Mystique at Fifty
Monday, February 18, 2013
Fifty years ago this week, Betty Friedan published "The Feminine Mystique." The groundbreaking feminist text proclaimed that the stalled rigidity of sexual roles was out of step with...
On the Brink of Insolvency: A Roadmap to Turning a City Around
Monday, February 18, 2013
Detroit may be on the brink of insolvency. This is not the first time a US city has hit run into major financial problems. Cleveland did so in 1978, Philadelphia in 1991 and New York ...
