Afghanistan: What Happens Now?

Late last week the Taliban swept across the country of Afghanistan capturing major cities before taking over the capital of Kabul on Sunday after President Ashraf Ghani left the country. This action comes more than two weeks before U.S. Troops are due to leave the country. This sent thousands fleeing to the airport and the borders in an attempt to escape Taliban rule. After two decades, what if anything was accomplished by this war and will the interpreters, guides and others that helped the U.S. get themselves and their families out to safety.

Edwidge Danticat on the Devastation in Haiti 

Over the weekend a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, leveling buildings in the western region of the country and killing around 1300 people. Hundreds are still missing and heavy rains from tropical depression Grace make relief efforts more complicated.

COVID-19 Has Spurred A Caregiving Crisis

The number of older and disabled Americans that require long-term home-based assistance is growing exponentially and the cost for many families can be overwhelming. This is creating what some are calling a caregiving crisis.

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