Stories by Suzy Khimm
As part of its campaign to bolster America's image, the State Department is funding a hip-hop funk group from New York to tour Southeast Asia.
Posted on Dec 24, 2007
The pink-striped cars on Brazil's trains and subways are reserved for women only, but is it protection or segregation?
Posted on May 3, 2006
For 10 years the Grupo Cultural Afro-Reggae has been providing an alternative to drugs in Rio de Janeiro's most infamous ghetto.
Posted on Dec 8, 2003
The defeat of Prop 54 has cheered on civil rights advocates, who believe that the campaign's success may mark a turn toward a more progressive, pro-diversity agenda in California and across the country.
Posted on Oct 17, 2003
The death of a Chinese businessman provokes public furor over a prison system characterized by torture and rampant corruption.
Posted on Sep 30, 2003
Hear from young poets, in their own words, about the "infectious vibe" of youth poetry slams.
Posted on Sep 4, 2001
Youth from around the state gathered this week to raise their voices against an Alameda County SuperJail that is planned to house nearly 500 juvenile offenders at a time. WireTap reporter Suzy Khimm attended the rally and found young activists chanting, shouting and freestyling their way towards change.
Posted on Jul 31, 2001
Eight Internet search engines have been accused of violating federal "truth in advertising" laws by Commercial Alert, a group started by Ralph Nader.
Posted on Jul 17, 2001
