Video and Multimedia

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Video 1: Supreme Court Nominees Have Dodged the Abortion Question Since 1980
Description: A montage of Supreme Court confirmation hearings in which nominees from both Democratic and Republican presidents avoid directly answering questions about Roe v. Wade.

Video 2: How Does Social Security Really Work?
Description: A brief overview of Social Security, its history, and how it continues to change.

Audio 1: Lawmakers Agree on Paid Family Leave, But Not the Details
Description: NPR’s Yuki Noguchi explores the diverse landscape of paid family leave policies across the United States. The article also contains a graphic comparing laws by state.

Audio 2: 20 Years Since Welfare's Overhaul, Results Are Mixed
Description: NPR's Pam Fessler examines the range of outcomes for families receiving welfare. The article also contains graphics comparing poverty rates and TANF usage by state.

Web 1: Map of Foster and Adoption Laws
Description: A map displaying a state-by-state comparison of foster and adoption laws.

Web 2: An Overview of Abortion Laws
Description: A state-by-state comparison of abortion laws and restrictions to access.