Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America’s identity
Before the United States was founded, the idea of volunteering was well underway in the colonies. Now, Americans consistently donate more of their time than citizens of any other country. Judy Woodruff explores how the idea took root and why it’s become a part of our national identity.
Predatory lenders 
The Hidden Cost of Buy Now, Pay Later
Is “Buy Now, Pay Later” too good to be true? Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra shines a light on its hidden costs for borrowers – and our entire economy.
Dismantling of US AID 
“Into the Wood Chipper”: Whistleblower’s Inside Story of DOGE Shredding USAID, 14 Million May Die
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-yt A new book tells the inside story of the second Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID. Its author, Nicholas Enrich, worked at USAID for over a decade before he was pushed out of the agency in early 2025, when the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency summarily cut its staff and funding.
Voters in Hungary rejected fascism 
Politics Chat, April 14, 2026 [Fixed Version]
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Paddington Bear 
Illustrator R.W. Alley on how he brings Paddington Bear to life
The origin of Paddington is one worth noting on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Michael Bond recalled seeing Jewish children arriving in Britain during World War II with name cards around their necks and suitcases in their hands. That inspired the beloved bear, and a Rhode Island artist is helping to keep the story alive.
Sunshine day with spring flowers
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spring flowers after rainy days
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Taipei 101 Tower 
Taipei 101 Tower at night
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Windy waves
Windy waves
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Art Prints
Here comes the sun 😎
Here Comes The Sun – Instrumental Cover – Guitar, Bass, Drums, Moog and Strings
Here Comes The Sun – Studio Cover (Reproduction) Support us with PayPal/Patreon: https://www.paypal.me/ablyhouse https://www.patreon.com/Ablyhouse Andrew Bockelman – Guitars @ablyhouse_andrewbock Neil Candelora – Bass @neilcandelora Brendan Peleo-Lazar – Drums @speedking_._ – -More Beatles Covers – – While My Guitar Gently Weeps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsRgeLsei94 And Your Bird Can Sing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4Ohg9lkRxU Taxman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKAIEIOOWW0 She