Rates of homelessness in America have been increasing since 2016, reaching record highs in 2024. Despite declining unemployment rates post-pandemic, it has become increasingly difficult for Americans to find and maintain stable, affordable housing. F...
In 2022, the federal government investigated the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), the agency in charge of both Boston’s metro system and its regional rail network. The results were damning. As a result of decades of neglect and de...
As the global order tilts toward rivalry and resistance, the United States continuously upholds international laws from Geneva to the South China Sea. In the wake of waning US global dominance, President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jin...
Policy decisions surrounding reproductive rights affect over 161 million women living in the United States today, yet the information available to voters is often biased and sensationalized. Use this infographic to learn about leading candidates’...
Policy decisions surrounding reproductive rights affect over 161 million women living in the United States today, yet the information available to voters is often biased and sensationalized. Use this infographic to learn about leading candidates’...
What is UCS? Although the Undergraduate Council of Students is a body representing Brunonians, many students are unacquainted with the organization. As we elect a new UCS executive board, this feature aims to shine light on an organization integral ...
What is UCS? Although the Undergraduate Council of Students is a body representing Brunonians, many students are unacquainted with the organization. As we elect a new UCS executive board, this feature aims to shine light on an organization integral ...
Following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray in police custody, Baltimore erupted in protests. This lead Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Now state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby has...
Following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray in police custody, Baltimore erupted in protests. This lead Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Now state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby has...
As May 8th approaches, many countries are planning public celebrations for Victory in Europe Day, which marks the 70th anniversary of the German surrender in World War II. But the mood is heavier in Germany, as the country continues to face the cha...
As May 8th approaches, many countries are planning public celebrations for Victory in Europe Day, which marks the 70th anniversary of the German surrender in World War II. But the mood is heavier in Germany, as the country continues to face the cha...
Whether or not to raise the minimum wage is a central point of contention in the nationwide debate on the economy and income inequality. BPR’s Media Team explores the impact of minimum wage on both workers and businesses. Video by Indira Pran...
Whether or not to raise the minimum wage is a central point of contention in the nationwide debate on the economy and income inequality. BPR’s Media Team explores the impact of minimum wage on both workers and businesses. Video by Indira Pran...
On March 25, 2015 a Saudi-led coalition launched a military intervention in Yemen, known as “Operation Decisive Storm.” The airstrike campaign aims to restore the rule of President Hadi, which was threatened by Houthi rebels. Since the beginning ...
On March 25, 2015 a Saudi-led coalition launched a military intervention in Yemen, known as “Operation Decisive Storm.” The airstrike campaign aims to restore the rule of President Hadi, which was threatened by Houthi rebels. Since the beginning ...
In urban spaces, art is everywhere, from hastily executed graffiti on walls and bridges to prominent full-wall murals. Urban art is part of a city’s character, a signature of urban life and, depending on the circumstances, of urban vibrancy or deca...
In urban spaces, art is everywhere, from hastily executed graffiti on walls and bridges to prominent full-wall murals. Urban art is part of a city’s character, a signature of urban life and, depending on the circumstances, of urban vibrancy or deca...
Until the 1970s, Fox Point was the focal point of the Cape Verdean community in Providence. Today, the neighborhood, which lies just south of Brown’s campus and a little ways down College Hill, is primarily known to Brown students as the home of Du...
Until the 1970s, Fox Point was the focal point of the Cape Verdean community in Providence. Today, the neighborhood, which lies just south of Brown’s campus and a little ways down College Hill, is primarily known to Brown students as the home of Du...
On February 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemstov was gunned down near the Kremlin in Moscow. The shooting came the day before the former deputy prime minister and noted critic of President Vladimir Putin was supposed to lead a pr...
On February 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemstov was gunned down near the Kremlin in Moscow. The shooting came the day before the former deputy prime minister and noted critic of President Vladimir Putin was supposed to lead a pr...
In Rhode Island, 1 out of every 200 people is homeless. With limited resources, grassroots organizations are working to ensure that the voices of the homeless are heard. In this op-doc, BPR’s Media Team explores how individuals who have experie...
In Rhode Island, 1 out of every 200 people is homeless. With limited resources, grassroots organizations are working to ensure that the voices of the homeless are heard. In this op-doc, BPR’s Media Team explores how individuals who have experie...
As we approach the 2016 elections, both the Democratic and Republican parties have started fielding their candidates. Interestingly enough, the strongest candidates from both parties are figures well-known to the media, not merely due to their politi...
As we approach the 2016 elections, both the Democratic and Republican parties have started fielding their candidates. Interestingly enough, the strongest candidates from both parties are figures well-known to the media, not merely due to their politi...
It is an image that has become familiar to us all. Figures with black tape placed over their mouths hold signs that say “journalism is not a crime.” In the last year, this image, promoted by influential journalists like Christiane Amanpour, has p...
It is an image that has become familiar to us all. Figures with black tape placed over their mouths hold signs that say “journalism is not a crime.” In the last year, this image, promoted by influential journalists like Christiane Amanpour, has p...