running in heels: why aren't there more women in local office in massachusetts?
Women make up half of the country’s population, yet only about one-third of state legislative positions are filled by women. Why aren’t there more women elected public officials? My multimedia capstone project for the graduate program at Emerson College takes a look at Massachusetts’ own shortage of female politicians in Running in Heels. I also explore the issue of gender parity in politics in sub-stories The New Girls’ Club (campaign training for women by Emerge MA), Holding the Door Open (profile on Massachusetts' highest-ranking female legislator, and Double Binding (the specific challenges faced by women of color candidates.)
U.S. citizenship applications soar, could decide 2016 election
Like most Americans, a typical day for Gerson Da Cruz, 27, starts with an early morning commute to work, followed by a run to school to pick up the kids, errands and chores around the house and culminates around the dinner table with family. Unlike some Americans, however, Da Cruz was not born in the U.S. This video report takes a look at the immigrant community in the age of anti-immigration and why their vote is so important.
ARE BEES THE ADDICTS OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM?
Research suggests that bees have a preference for plants with caffeine in them and some even get 'high' off fermented nectar. Does this mean bees can develop an addiction like people do? Bee experts weigh in.
MAKING 18th CENTURY CHOCOLATE
A visit to one of Boston's sweetest attractions in the town's historic North End neighborhood.