Climate Change Threatening New England Fisheries

AUDIO: Chris Free, Fishery Research Scientist at University of California-Santa Barbara and Chris Brown, President of Seafood Harvesters of America and a commercial fisherman in Rhode Island
(New England, Thursday, April 13, 2023) – New England fishermen are feeling the impacts of climate change. As the ocean warms, fish populations are moving north, and fishing jobs are down 16% across the region....

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Disability Voting Rights 2022 Midterms

AUDIO: Rylin Rodgers, Microsoft Accessibility Policy Advisor
(Redmond, WA, Monday, October 17, 2022) The midterm elections are 22 days away, and deadlines to register are fast approaching in many states. According to recently released data, an estimated 1.95 million people with disabilities...

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February is American Heart Month – Take the Stress Out of Heart Health

AUDIO: Dr. David C. Goff, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., Director, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
(Bethesda, MD, Tuesday, February 1, 2022) – February marks American Heart Month, when Americans can take a bit more time to focus on the importance of maintaining a healthy heart. Heart disease is the leading...

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The Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act allocated $800 million to help award clinicians in return for their service to underserved communities across the nation

AUDIO: Molly DeJesus, a Nurse Practitioner in Vineland, New Jersey
(Washington, D.C., Friday, December 3, 2021) – The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) National Health Service Corps (NHSC) helps medical, dental, and behavioral health clinicians pay off their student loan debt in exchange for...

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American Federation of Teachers Launches Back to School Tour

AUDIO: Randi Weingarten, Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers
(Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 1, 2021) – American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten will travel the length and breadth of the country this month in a $5 million multi-state “Back-to-School for all” tour to...

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Standardized Tests in Colorado Help Students To Catch-Up From COVID-19 Learning Disruptions

AUDIO: Jim Cowen, Executive Director, Collaborative for Student Success
(Denver, CO, Wednesday, February 10, 2021) – We know this school year has been hard on students emotionally and academically in Colorado. Parents have stepped up in unprecedented ways and are more engaged than they’ve...

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