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Human Trafficking: Nail Salons

By Phillip Martin

Phillip Martin begins his investigation into human and sexual trafficking with a look at how some New England nail salons are being used as fronts for the local sex trade.

In China, Looking For Mr. Right (Or Right Enough)

FULL STORY

By Rob Gifford
Just underneath China's modern, shiny surface, many aspects of life are still very traditional.

Veterans Day, 2010

By Laura Carlo
A reflection on love and loss.

WGBH Special Report: Recognizing Bruce

By Phillip Martin
WGBH's Phillip Martin profiles a veteran who lived on the streets of Cambridge for 10 years -- but it's not just a story of homelessness. It is also about a man who has lived a life of both privilege and deprivation. It is a story about unheralded artistry. And it is about the acknowledgement of individuals who have grown accustomed to being invisible and unknown.

RECOGNIZING BRUCE

A Home For Bruce And His Art

PHOTOS: BRUCE'S HOME
SERIES PAGE: RECOGNIZING BRUCE

By Phillip Martin
After ten years of homelessness, Bruce Stuart has a show in a Cambridge art gallery, but he's not sure he wants to be recognized. His subsequent disappearance worried friends and locals who were used to seeing him around -- until they found him in a home of his own.

WGBH Local News

Study Finds Renters' Worries Impacts Health

By Sarah Birnbaum
A study released in Boston Thursday finds that falling behind on rent has a significant impact on health. Health and housing advocates are calling on the state to provide additional funding to help families stay in their homes. WGBH's Sarah Birnbaum reports.

RECOGNIZING BRUCE

Update: Cambridge Gallery Shows Work Of Bruce Stuart

WGBH SPECIAL REPORT: RECOGNIZING BRUCE

By Phillip Martin
Drawings by the Vietnam veteran Bruce Stuart, who lived on the streets of Harvard Square for 10 years, are being exhibited at an art gallery in Harvard Square.

Boston

Boston Divided On Condoms In BPS

By Jared Bowen
A group of students is pushing for the increased availability of condoms in Boston Public Schools. Some advocates think the popularity of hyper-sexual television shows like Skins makes this a good time to step up sex ed. -- but many are opposed to condoms being available in schools.

89.7 WGBH

Civil Legal Aid In Danger, Advocates Say

By Sarah Birnbaum
Massachusetts attorneys are rallying lawmakers to preserve funding for civil legal aid to poor residents. On Tuesday, over 300 lawyers rallied at the State House, worried lawmakers might try to cut legal services for the poor in order to help close a $1.5 billion budget shortfall.

Maria Hinojosa: One-On-One

Sheena Iyengar Author of The Art Of Choosing

WATCH A PREVIEW

How much of our lives is choice? How much is chance? How much is destiny? Sheena Iyengar is a social scientist specializing in the study of how people make choices.

Watch Saturdays at 6pm on WGBH2/HD.

Kids Media Matters

Putting The Breaks On The “Summer Slide”

We all look forward to the rest and relaxation of summer. It’s good to take a break, but hot, lazy summer days with nothing to do may not be the best thing for our children.

War & Conflict

War Letters

WATCH PREVIEW

By American Experience
Watch War Letters on American Experience. Bringing you letters from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War. Bringing to life eyewitnessaccounts of famous battles, intimate declarations of love and longing, letters written just moments before the writer was killed, and the heartbreaking "Dear John" leters from home. Airs May 31, 2011

Movies

A Film Unfinished

WATCH

By Independent Lens

This haunting film about a film examines a classic Nazi propaganda film used by historians for decades to provide insight into the realities of life in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942.

Boston

Senate Passes Bill Reforming Truancy Discipline

By WGBH News
The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday passed a bill to reform how the state addresses truant and runaway children. The reforms are designed to aid the children's families and to deal with the issue outside of the courts.

Boston

Senate Bill Would Establish 'Supportive Housing' For Homeless

By Sarah Birnbaum
The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday passed a new kind of housing bill: The plan calls for new units of "supportive housing," which would feature on-site social services and counseling, as part of an effort to curb and prevent homelessness. WGBH HOMELESSNESS REPORT: RECOGNIZING BRUCE

Greater Boston

'Occupy Boston' Protestors Gather In The Hub

MORE GREATER BOSTON

By Toni Waterman
Occupy Boston is gathering forces in Boston's Financial District to protest what many demonstrators have described as corporate greed and growing economic disparity in the United States.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Parents Should Safeguard Prescription Drugs, Study Says

By Sarah Birnbaum
Over half the Bay State parents in a recent study say their children have ready access to prescription pain relievers.

EMILY ROONEY SHOW

Occupy Boston Grapples With Growing Movement

GREATER BOSTON: OCCUPY BOSTON STANDS FIRM

By WGBH News
Rain, no bathroom facilities and $10,000 in donations: Occupy Boston protesters are digging in for the long haul.

THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW

First Generation To College

MORE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW

By WGBH News
If no one in your family has gone to college, higher education may seem like an impossible goal. Three prominent Bostonians—the first in their families to attend college— talk about their road to success.

GREATER BOSTON

Life In The Tents At Occupy Boston

EMILY ROONEY SHOW: PROTEST GRAPPLES WITH GROWTH
MORE GREATER BOSTON

By Adam Reilly
As Occupy Providence starts its own park protest, the activists of Occupy Boston learn what it takes to live in their city-within-a-city—come rain or shine.

WGBH SERIES

Part 1: A Crowd, A Car And A Gun

DJ HENRY AND THE TRAINING OF POLICE: COMPLETE SERIES
EMILY ROONEY SHOW: HENRY'S PARENTS STILL SEARCH FOR ANSWERS

By Phillip Martin
October 17 marked the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of Danroy “DJ” Henry, the Pace University student from Easton Massachusetts. Since the shooting, Henry’s death has continued to stir controversy on a number of levels that go well beyond this single incident.

BOSTON

Family Honors DJ Henry On Anniversary Of Death

PART 1: A CROWD, A CAR AND A GUN
CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW: DJ HENRY, RACE AND POLICE

By WGBH News
Friends and family remember Danroy "DJ" Henry, who was fatally shot by a police officer one year ago tonight. WGBH News has extended coverage.

WGBH SPECIAL REPORT

Part 2: DJ Henry, Eurie Stamps And Race

CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW: DJ HENRY, RACE AND POLICE
DJ HENRY AND THE TRAINING OF POLICE: COMPLETE SERIES

By Phillip Martin
A grand jury did not indict Officer Aaron Hess in the shooting death of Danroy "DJ" Henry. But some continued to question the role of race — especially after a retired man was killed by Framingham police in January 2011.

WGBH SPECIAL REPORT

The Death of DJ Henry: Complete Coverage from WGBH News

By Phillip Martin
WGBH News has been covering the shooting death of Danroy “DJ” Henry, the Pace University football player from Easton, Massachusetts, since it happened in October 2010. Since the shooting, Henry’s death has continued to stir controversy over issues of police training and race.

WGBH SPECIAL REPORT

Part 3: DJ Henry And The Police Response

DJ HENRY AND THE TRAINING OF POLICE: COMPLETE SERIES

By Phillip Martin
After DJ Henry's death, some police experts say the force needs to train officers to de-escalate conflicts and increase sensitivity to racial stereotypes.

WGBH SPECIAL REPORT

DJ Henry Coda: The Case Today

DJ HENRY AND THE TRAINING OF POLICE: COMPLETE SERIES

By Phillip Martin
Danroy “DJ” Henry was killed on October 17, 2010 as he pulled away from a popular nightspot in the village of Thornwood, New York. In a coda to our series DJ Henry And The Training Of Police, we follow up on the tributes, the lawsuits and the lives that were forever changed.

Boston

When Protesters Stay, Who Pays?

THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW
A REPORT FROM BOSTON'S 'OCCUPATION'

By Phillip Martin
As Occupy Boston enters its fourth week in Dewey Square, police overtime expenses are adding up. Protesters, however, say opponents are simply trying to discredit the cause. Callie Crossley discusses the movement at 1:00 p.m.

BOSTON

A Report From Boston's 'Occupation'

By Phillip Martin
Over 100 people are continuing to camp out in Dewey Square. WGBH's Phillip Martin reports from the scene. DEMONSTRATORS BRING WALL STREET PROTESTS NORTH

LOCAL POLITICS

Second 'Occupy' Group Presses For Police Accountability

THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW
WGBH NEWS: WHEN PROTESTERS STAY, WHO PAYS?

By WGBH News
The new "Occupy the Hood Boston" wants stronger civilian oversight of Boston law enforcement and better relations with communities of color.

WGBH Local News

Time Running Out For Heat Assistance Program

By Jordan Weinstein
Baby, it's getting cold outside — and heating help for low-income families hangs in the balance as the federal government wrestles with budget cuts.

POLITICS

A Bill To Stall Drunk Drivers

WGBH NEWS: HEDLUND ARGUES FOR 'HAPPY HOUR'

By Sarah Birnbaum
MADD and families of drunk driving victims rallied in support of a bill requiring ignition locks for all convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders.

LOCAL NEWS

Protesters Vow To Endure Snow

WGBH NEWS: LIFE IN THE TENTS AT OCCUPY BOSTON

By WGBH News & Wires
Facing a possible nor'easter this weekend, Occupy Boston protesters winterized their tents and said they'd stay put.

LOCAL NEWS

Luxury Housing And The Rental Crisis

CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW: BOSTON'S SKYROCKETING RENTS

By Danielle Dreilinger
It's harder than ever to find an affordable place to live in greater Boston — and a research institute chalks it up partly to growing income inequality.

ISSUES & IDEAS

Today At WGBH: TEDx New England

By WGBH News
Watch at your computer on November 1 as thinkers discuss innovations and ideas worth acting on at the WGBH studios.

LOCAL NEWS

One Day Past Start Date, No Funds For Fuel

WGBH NEWS: TIME RUNNING OUT FOR FUEL PROGRAM

By Jordan Weinstein
November 1 usually marks the start of the annual federal winter fuel assistance program for low-income residents. This year, the money didn't go through on schedule.

LOCAL POLITICS

Happy Hour In Mass.? Not So Fast

GREATER BOSTON: SHOULD MASS. BRING BACK HAPPY HOUR?

By Sarah Birnbaum
The controversial “happy hour” amendment to the Massachusetts casino gambling bill could be off the table.

Greater Boston

The Middle Class Index: Is The Dream Deferred?

MORE GREATER BOSTON

By WGBH News
Greater Boston received exclusive access to research conducted by independent think tank Mass Inc. about whether or not Massachusetts residents believe the American Dream is still attainable.

Boston

Seniors Rally For Social Security

By Cristina Quinn
A crowd of 3000 took center stage at the Wang Theatre to rally against the Congressional supercommittee’s proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

THIS WEEK ON BEACON HILL

State Legislators Rush To Finish Before Break

By Sarah Birnbaum
Before Mass. lawmakers head home for a six-week recess, they plan to address pension reform, redistricting, casinos and a crackdown on human trafficking.

Social Issues

The Face Of Foreclosure In Mass.

WHERE WE LIVE: THE AMERICAN DREAM IN MASS.

By WGBH News
A photo exhibit traveling to Springfield documents families as the banks move in — and they try not to move out.

Local Politics

Transgender Bill Passes House Despite Republican Opposition

By Sarah Birnbaum & Wires
Republicans voiced their opposition, but a bill designed to protect the rights of transgender people in the workplace passed the Mass. House Tuesday.

Social Issues

Will Occupy Boston Go The Way of N.Y.?

GREATER BOSTON: OCCUPY CRACKDOWN
NPR: JUDGE RULES AGAINST N.Y. ENCAMPMENT

By WGBH News
The eviction of the Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York is raising new questions about how long Boston Mayor Tom Menino will let Occupy Boston stay in Dewey Square downtown.

WHERE WE LIVE

Chelsea: In Search Of Something Better

WHERE WE LIVE: COMPLETE SERIES
MORE GREATER BOSTON

By Toni Waterman
Whether 100 years ago or now, Chelsea draws immigrants from other countries determined to do better for themselves and their children.

Forensics & Investigations

Inmates' Access To DNA Evidence: Part One

By Phillip Martin
The Boston Globe reported Nov. 20 that Mass. inmates have an unusually difficult time getting access to DNA evidence that might exonerate them. WGBH News asked whether that evidence might help Tyrone Dixon, a man serving life.

LOCAL NEWS

Cardinal Bernard Law Retires, And Some Cheer

By WGBH News & Wires
"It's good to see the back of Cardinal Law," said one advocate for victims of clergy sex abuse.

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Bill Becomes Law In Mass.

WGBH NEWS: HUMAN TRAFFICKING

By Sarah Birnbaum
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill on Nov. 21 to crack down on human trafficking in the Bay State.

LOCAL NEWS

Administration Absent From Occupy Harvard Forum

By Ibby Caputo
Attendees at an Occupy Harvard forum dissected the absence of key administrators — and a letter from university president Drew Faust that said Harvard locked its gates after students assaulted a police officer.

Social Issues

Mobile Pantry Addresses Veterans' Growing Need

By Cristina Quinn
The unemployment rate for Massachusetts veterans is high. So the state and Greater Boston Food Bank are trying to get food to veterans who need it — including, this week, a Thanksgiving turkey.

Forensics & Investigations

Inmates' Access To DNA Evidence: Part Two

INMATES' ACCESS TO DNA EVIDENCE: PART ONE

By Phillip Martin
Legislators are considering a bill that would allow inmates access to DNA evidence that was critical to their convictions. Advocates say the law can help free the innocent. Opponents believe the bill might serve to assist the guilty.

Boston

Turkey Tetrazzini In The Tents?

By Phillip Martin
Volunteers brought a full Thanksgiving dinner to the protesters in the Occupy Boston tents in Dewey Square. MORE OCCUPY COVERAGE FROM PHILLIP MARTIN

Government

Barney Frank To WGBH: Redistricting, Coming Out And His Future

WGBH NEWS: FRANK TO RETIRE

By WGBH News
In a conversation with WGBH News, Rep. Barney Frank affirmed that redistricting drove his decision to retire. Also: He might have come out a little earlier, but not much.

Social Issues

Solidarity Frays At Occupy Boston Camp

THANKSGIVING AT OCCUPY BOSTON

By Phillip Martin
A dramatic sea change appears to be taking place at the Occupy Boston encampment downtown. WGBH News has spent several days visiting the site. For the first time, we are witnessing the depth of problems, including drug use and violence, directly from the protesters.

Social Issues

Occupy Boston And The 'Big Tent'

NPR: POLICE CLEAR CAMPS

By Phillip Martin
The Occupy movement's emphasis on including different views reminds some analysts of old Democratic Party national conventions. Can they all fit under the tent?

Social Issues

Creating Peace At $53 A Gun

By WGBH News
The founder of Worcester's gun buyback program said that spending about $53 to take a firearm off the streets may save hospitals money.

Social Issues

Charities Cope With Drop In Donations

By WGBH News
In Massachusetts, the prolonged recession is driving need up — and charitable giving down. Instead, people are helping family members. MORE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW

WGBH SPECIAL REPORT

WGBH Occupy Boston Coverage

By WGBH News
The Occupy movement's appearance in Boston was one of the area's biggest stories in the fall of 2011. Read, watch and listen to WGBH News' Murrow Award–winning coverage.

WGBH Local News

Judge Delays Decision On Occupy Boston

By Phillip Martin
Occupy Boston activists left the courtroom on Thursday chalking up what they believed to be another legal victory, at least in the short run. WGBH NEWS: OCCUPY BOSTON COVERAGE

WGBH Local News

Occupiers Fail To Bring New Tent Into Camp

OCCUPY BOSTON WGBH ARCHIVE

By Phillip Martin
Occupy Boston activists tried to bring in a fire-resistant tent into the Dewey Square encampment on Dec. 5. The effort failed when police blocked their path.

WGBH Special Reports

The Occupy Movement Report Card

WHAT'S YOUR OCCUPY BOSTON REPORT CARD?

By Phillip Martin
How effective are the Occupy movement's tactics, messaging and strategies? At the end of term-time, an academic, an Occupier, a Tea Partier and five Democratic candidates gave their grades.

WGBH SPECIAL REPORT

Friday Dawns With No Police Raid At Occupy Camp

WGBH COMPLETE OCCUPY BOSTON COVERAGE

By Phillip Martin
At Dewey Square, a night that began with tension turned into celebration as mayor Thomas Menino's eviction deadline passed with no police action. WGBH News' Phillip Martin and Toni Waterman were there all night.

WGBH SPECIAL REPORT

Occupy Boston In The Small Hours

MORE WGBH OCCUPY COVERAGE
"EVICT-ORY!" (SOURCE: "FRONTLINE")

By Toni Waterman
WEB EXCLUSIVE: The details of how the eviction turned into an "evict-ory."

Local Voices

Occupy: A Suburban View

COMPLETE WGBH OCCUPY COVERAGE

By Cristina Quinn
Alex Ingram, a spokesman for Occupy Boston, told WGBH News that the movement had to get its message out to the suburbs. We went to Weymouth, a suburb that walks a political tightrope, to see what residents thought.

Boston

Arrested Occupiers Hailed As Heroes

MORE WGBH OCCUPY BOSTON COVERAGE

By Phillip Martin
After the Dec. 10 eviction, about 300 Occupy Boston protesters gathered to debate the movement's next steps and to hail the 46 members who were arrested in the morning's raid.

WGBH Local News

Occupy Boston: What Went Wrong, What Went Right

OCCUPY BOSTON WGBH ARCHIVE

By Phillip Martin
Occupy Wall Street is the most-publicized protest movement in some time. Yet a recent poll found 53 percent of Americans neither support nor oppose the movement. WGBH News looked at the organizational issues Occupy has had to struggle with to assess its success to date.

Research News

Two Studies Find Growing Income Inequality In Region

WHERE WE LIVE
MORE EMILY ROONEY

By WGBH News
The Occupy movement has brought the issue of income inequality to the fore. Two new reports from MassINC and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council show that the divide between the Boston region's haves and have-nots is getting wider.

Innovation Hub

New Strategies To Tackle Poverty In Boston

MORE INNOVATION HUB

By Kara Miller
We talk to organizations that are taking homeless people off the streets and investing in families — using the tactic of helping the poor by empowering them.

Innovation Hub

From Crates To Business To Government: Taking On Global Poverty

MORE INNOVATION HUB

By Kara Miller
We invite panelists who represent a spectrum of innovations to combat global poverty — one big initiative, or one tiny step, at a time.