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Census 2020: How Community Leaders in Oklahoma Are Working to Prevent an Undercount 2020-02-18
February 18, 2020 17:00 - 29.6 MBCensus 2020: How Community Leaders in Oklahoma Are Working to Prevent an Undercount Oklahoma is one of several states that has allocated no funds to the rollout of the 2020 census, leaving non-profit organizations to pick up the slack. Black Dance Creators Are Not Getting The Credit They Deserve The video game Fortnite and influencers on TikTok make massive profits from using dances made by black creators without even crediting them. The Amazon's Priest Shortage Reignites Debate over C...
Trump Administration Escalates Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities 2020-02-17
February 17, 2020 17:00 - 27.8 MBTrump Administration Escalates Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities It will deploy dozens of border patrol agents in cities that have pushed back against its immigration enforcement policies, including Los Angeles and Houston. Why Public Transportation Is Such an Important Site of Civil Rights Protest Transportation has long been a staging ground for civil rights protests. And U.S. history is filled with the stories of those who stood up to discrimination on public transit. The Exploitative C...
Politics with Amy Walter: Black Voters and the Democratic Primary
February 14, 2020 17:00Andrew Prokop of Vox, Adam Harris of The Atlantic, and Philip Bump of The Washington Post join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss the results from New Hampshire, Senator Bernie Sander's perceived lead, and Attorney General William Barr's handling of sentencing recommendations for Roger J. Stone. Also, The Democratic Party of Nevada is trying to avoid the tech issues that disrupted the final result of the Iowa caucuses. Rebecca Katz of New Deal Strategies and Megan Messerly of The Nevada In...
Congress Funds Gun Violence Research for the First Time in Over 20 Years 2020-02-13
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What Bernie Sander's New Hampshire Victory Means for the Democratic Primary 2020-12-20
February 12, 2020 17:00What Bernie Sander's New Hampshire Victory Means for the Democratic Primary Sen. Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. The Takeaway's Amy Walter weighs in on what the results mean for the weeks ahead. Is Abortion the Litmus Test for Democrats Today? At Friday's debate in New Hampshire, almost all the candidates went out of their way to reaffirm their support of abortion. Siba, a Standard Poodle, Wins 144th Westminster Dog Show Siba, a standard poodle, was crowned "Bes...
Coronavirus Continues to Spread Despite Mass Quarantines in China 2020-02-11
February 11, 2020 17:00Coronavirus Continues to Spread Despite Mass Quarantines in China As the number of confirmed infections continues to climb in China, how effective has quarantine been? 'Birds of Prey' Director Cathy Yan on Crafting Her Own Vision of Gotham City The Takeaway speaks with Cathy Yan about helming 'Birds of Prey' and why studios are finally acknowledging that the fan base for superhero movies extends far beyond teenage boys. The National Archives Is Deleting Records About Trump’s ICE Policie...
Will Radical Resistance Movements Shaking up the Globe Reach the U.S.? 2020-02-10
February 10, 2020 17:00Will Radical Resistance Movements Shaking up the Globe Reach the U.S.? Protests in the U.S. have typically focused on changing "the system," rather than overthrowing it. Gayle King Comes Under Fire for Interview About Kobe Bryant's Legacy This taps into longstanding cultural expectations of black women and the black family, and the priority of upholding and defending black men.
Politics with Amy Walter: Behind the New Hampshire Primary
February 07, 2020 17:00On Tuesday, voters in New Hampshire will cast their votes in the first primary contest of the 2020 election. Typically, the candidate who emerged as the winner in Iowa would slingshot to New Hampshire where the momentum picks up or gets checked, but a delay in the final tally has muddled the outlook. Priscilla Thompson, 2020 campaign embed with NBC and Josh Rogers, Politics Reporter at New Hampshire Public Radio join Politics with Amy Walter to discuss. Executive Director of the New Hamp...
Following Acquittal, What's Next for the Democrats? 2020-02-06
February 06, 2020 17:00Following Acquittal, What's Next for the Democrats? Rep. Steve Israel argues that Democrats should continue to expose Trump's misdeeds and focus on November. The Murky Waters of Social Media and "Objectivity" in Newsrooms Is there even such a thing as "objectivity?" Prada to Address Racist Incidents in Landmark Settlement In late 2018, luxury fashion house Prada came under fire for a racist window display in its flagship shop in SoHo. Student Homelessness is at an All-Time High In th...
President Trump's State of the Union: Immigration, Economy, 2020 Elections 2020-02-05
February 05, 2020 17:00President Trump's State of the Union: Immigration, Economy, 2020 Elections The President avoided one major topic: impeachment. Fear of the Coronavirus Spurs Surge in Xenophobia and Anti-Chinese Sentiment The long standing stereotype of the sick foreigner is playing into how we are dealing with the Coronavirus. Veteran Journalist Diane Rehm on the Right-to-Die Movement In her new book "When My Times Comes," Rehm explores the highly divisive field of medical aid in dying. The Growing Su...
Iowa Caucus: Is It Time to Overhaul the System? 2020-02-04
February 04, 2020 17:00Iowa Caucus: Is It Time to Overhaul the System? After months of campaigning, the Iowa caucuses are finally over, well almost over. CTE: The State of the Science Another NFL season is over, but chronic traumatic encephalopathy, often associated with repeated head injuries from football, remains in the news. In "The Other Latif," a Reporter Investigates His Namesake at Guantánamo Bay Radiolab's director of research Latif Nasser discovers that there's someone else who shares his unusual n...
Trump Administration Expands Controversial Travel Ban 2020-02-03
February 03, 2020 17:00Trump Administration Expands Controversial Travel Ban On Friday, President Trump expanded the ban to include six new countries: Nigeria, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar. Miscarriages, a Common Issue We Don't Discuss Miscarriage has long been a sensitive topic, The Takeaway takes an in-depth look at the impact it can have on women. Taika Waititi Breaks Down the Process Behind 'Jojo Rabbit' The Takeaway speaks with Taika Waititi about the risks of making a comedy about...
Politics from Amy Walter: Caucus Time
February 01, 2020 17:00In the second installment of Politics with Amy Walter from Iowa, we contextualize the caucuses set to take place on Monday. Democratic Strategist Matt Paul fills us in on why many voters are undecided until the last minute and what it will take to convince them to get behind a candidate. Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party Troy Price and Iowa Public Radio's politics reporter Clay Masters explain how the caucus process has changed since 2016. Iowa State University student Megan Johansen expla...
The Questioning Phase of the Impeachment Trial Begins 2020-01-30
January 30, 2020 17:00The Questioning Phase of the Impeachment Trial Begins Senators began questioning House Managers and President Trump’s attorneys about the president’s conduct with Ukraine. Despite Its Troubled History, the Border Patrol is Training Kids to Apprehend Migrants The Border Patrol has been training teens for years to take part in law enforcement work. Why Boris Johnson and Trump are Butting Heads on Trade While much of the rhetoric around Brexit has been about isolationism, the split also me...
Trump Unveils So-Called Peace Plan for the Middle East 2020-01-29
January 29, 2020 17:00Trump Unveils So-Called Peace Plan for the Middle East On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced his long-awaited plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. The Harvey Weinstein Trial is Moving Quickly And the defense has worked to undermine the allegations by pointing to one victim’s continued contact with Weinstein after the alleged assault. Could "She" Be President? A Look at Pronoun Bias in Politics Presidential candidates have been using female pronouns to talk about t...
Is the World Prepared for the Next Pandemic? 2020-01-28
January 28, 2020 17:00Is the World Prepared for the Next Pandemic? As fears over the spread of the coronavirus continue to spread, it raises questions about how prepared countries around the world are for the next pandemic. World's Largest Money Manager to Make Investment Decisions Based on Climate Change The world’s largest money manager, BlackRock, announced recently that it plans to make climate change a central part of its investment strategy. What Exactly is the Relationship Between India's Prime Minist...
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Verbally Attacks NPR Host Mary Louise Kelly 2020-01-27
January 27, 2020 17:00Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Verbally Attacks NPR Host Mary Louise Kelly It’s just the latest example of the Trump administration demonizing members of the news media. The Life and Legacy of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant was one of 9 killed during a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday. How to Write About Experiences Other Than Your Own After the controversy around "American Dirt," we wanted to discuss how people can successfully write about identities and...
Politics with Amy Walter: The View from Iowa
January 24, 2020 17:00This week, Politics with Amy Walter took a trip to Iowa to get a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of the upcoming caucuses. We asked politicians, economists, pollsters, and caucusgoers about what issues are important to them and which candidate could deliver the White House to Democrats. The issues of foremost concern included race, healthcare, labor protections, hyper-polarization, climate change, and defeating President Trump. J. Ann Selzer, whose poll is considered the “gold standa...
House Managers Begin Their Case Against President Trump 2020-01-23
January 23, 2020 17:00House Managers Begin Their Case Against President Trump Each of the seven House managers will present different aspects of the case. Women are Leading Protests Against Controversial Citizenship Law in India In India, people are still protesting a law passed over a month ago that many see as discriminatory against Muslims because it grants citizenship based on religion. Glenn Greenwald Responds to Accusations of Cybercrimes by the Brazilian Government The Brazilian government alleges th...
Mexican Officials Attempt to Stop Migrant Caravan, Indicative of U.S. Pressure on Mexico 2020-01-22
January 22, 2020 17:00Mexican Officials Attempt to Stop Migrant Caravan, Indicative of U.S. Pressure on Mexico The Mexican National Guard deployed tear gas on the migrant caravan at the Mexico-Guatemala border. Seeking Asylum: From the Southern Border to Japan The asylum system, designed by major countries to deal with people fleeing persecution, is broken, everywhere. New State Bills and Laws Could Have Lasting Impact on LGBTQ Community While Utah's law banning conversation therapy goes into effect today, ...
Iowa Prepares to Caucus as Impeachment Trial Kicks Off 2020-01-21
January 21, 2020 17:00Iowa Prepares to Caucus as Impeachment Trial Kicks Off How The Trumps and Kushners Got Rich Off Federal Policies President Trump is no stranger to using his influence to seek favors. It’s a strategy that is not out of the ordinary in the world where he made his fortune, New York real estate. In Puerto Rico, Fallout Over Unused Aid Raises Questions about Government Mismanagement Over the weekend, a video went viral on social media, showing a warehouse full of unused disaster supplies in t...
Richmond Braces for Major Rally Against Gun Control 2020-01-20
January 20, 2020 17:00Richmond Braces for Major Rally Against Gun Control Thousands of gun rights activists are expected to rally against a series of proposed gun control laws in Virginia. Martin Luther King Jr. Was Surveilled by the FBI. Today, Law Enforcement Still Tracks Black Activists The FBI and law enforcement agencies have come under fire for their surveillance practices of Black activists. Bad Boys Director Adil El Arbi on Taking the Leap from Belgium to Hollywood The FBI and law enforcement agencie...
Politics with Amy Walter: A Look at Pennsylvania and 2020's Battleground States
January 17, 2020 17:00With caucus and primary season around the corner, it’s only a matter of time until candidates shift gears and begin expanding their campaigns in battleground states. Come November, voters in states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin will play a critical role in determining what party will take the White House. Although Pennsylvania handed President Obama victories in 2008 and 2012, voters decided to take a chance on President Trump in 2016, awarding him 20 electoral votes. Thi...
Why Some Newspapers Are Rethinking Presidential Endorsements 2020-01-16
January 16, 2020 17:00Why Some Newspapers Are Rethinking Presidential Endorsements Some newspapers are rethinking not only their endorsement process, but their entire editorial and opinion sections altogether. Rapper Killer Mike on the Political Issues that Matter to Him in 2020 The Takeaway talks to rapper Killer Mike about his activism, starting back when he was a teen, and gets his take on the 2020 candidate field. Trump Administration Ends Delay in Puerto Rico Relief Funding The Department of Housing and...
The United Methodist Church May Split Over LGBTQ Issues — Here's What May Happen 2020-01-15
January 15, 2020 17:00The United Methodist Church May Split Over LGBTQ Issues — Here's What May Happen The "traditionalist" faction of the UMC may split from the Church, leading to an international conundrum. Are Workplaces Ready for Salary Talk? Talking about money has historically been seen as taboo, especially for women. A Rift Within the Romance Novel Industry Romance is the publishing world’s most lucrative genre. Bloomberg's Spending Spree in the 2020 Race Pollsters are watching whether Bloomberg’s ...
Anti-Regime Protests Break Out in Iran Over Shot Down Ukrainian Jet 2020-01-14
January 14, 2020 17:00Anti-Regime Protests Break Out in Iran Over Shot Down Ukrainian Jet Citizens are expressing outrage over the government previously lying about having shot down the passenger plane. International Olympic Committee Bans Politics Protesting at the Summer Games The IOC has renounced the legacy of political protests at the Olympics and has decided to ban demonstrations from within the games. Why are the Oscars Still So White? Five years after the hashtag began, the Oscars nominees still la...
Earthquakes Continue to Rattle Puerto Rico 2020-01-13
January 13, 2020 17:00Earthquakes Continue to Rattle Puerto Rico A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico on Saturday morning. Can Solar Energy Solve Puerto Rico's Energy Crisis? Last week’s earthquake in Puerto Rico caused widespread power outages on the Island that left hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity for days. The Legacy of Colonialism in Caribbean Tourism The Caribbean is one of the most tourism-dependent regions in the world, yet the majority of the money made doesn't stay ...
Politics with Amy Walter: Iran, Impeachment, and Iowa
January 10, 2020 17:00Against the background of impeachment, heightened tensions with Iran, and the Iowa Caucuses, Astead Herndon of The New York Times and Clare Malone of FiveThirtyEight join Politics with Amy Walter to provide an update on the state of the Democratic Primary. Plus, Thanassis Cambanis of the Century Foundation analyzes the future of the US-Iran relationship in light of the assassination of Major General Qassim Soleimani and Andrew Clevenger of CQ Roll Call provides context about the War Powers ...
What's the Relationship between Journalism and Patriotism? 2020-01-09
January 09, 2020 17:00What's the Relationship between Journalism and Patriotism? As tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, a familiar debate is resurfacing on cable news. The NFL's Rooney Rule is Not Working Like it Was Intended To The Rooney Rule was created to help minorities get more head coaching opportunities in the NFL, it hasn't exactly worked as intended. An Environmental Rule Change That Ignores Climate Change Federal agencies would no longer have to take climate change into account when meas...
Iran Retaliates, Firing Missiles Into Iraq 2020-01-08
January 08, 2020 17:00Iran Retaliates, Firing Missiles Into Iraq On Tuesday, Iran’s military fired over a dozen ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. soldiers. What Lawmakers are Saying About the US-Iran Conflict Plus, a look at what Congress is busy with these next few weeks. Child Care on the Campaign Trail For many women running for office, paying for child care is a major hurdle. Is Willpower the Secret to Keeping New Year's Resolutions? More and more psychologists are ques...
Are the Iranian People United Behind Their Government? 2020-01-07
January 07, 2020 17:00Are the Iranian People United Behind Their Government? The media portrayal of Iran shows the country united behind its government. But just how accurate is that viewpoint? Another Look at the US-Iran Conflict from Iranian Americans Two Iranian Americans joined The Takeaway again to give their perspective on the escalating conflict. Two Years Into the Time's Up Movement, Has Hollywood Changed? Does the world of entertainment look better, and safer, because of the movement? "It's What ...
The Aftermath of Soleimani's Death Since the U.S. Airstrike 2020-01-06
January 06, 2020 17:00The Aftermath of Soleimani's Death Since the U.S. Airstrike How is President's Trump decision to assassinate a top Iranian commander playing out in Washington? How Tribal Experts Are Shaping the Federal Government's Wildfire Strategy In recent years, the federal government has been deferring more to tribal experts who say that intentionally setting prescribed fires is the best way to lessen damage from wildfires. Why Some Foster Children Stay in Motels, Offices, and Institutions About 5...
“Stirring the Hornets Nest:” US Airstrike Kills Qassim Soleimani 2020-01-03
January 03, 2020 17:00By now you’ve heard the headline...General Qassim Soleimani, Iran’s most powerful military commander, was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have grown from an already simmering level. Cities and security officials in the U.S. have ramped up efforts in anticipation of retaliation. Soleimani’s death was mourned angrily in Iran, where thousands rallied in Tehran and the general’s hometown of Kerman. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollaha Khamenei, said in...
"The World's Most Exclusive Club" 2020-01-03
January 03, 2020 17:00In his 1957 book, Citadel, journalist William White refers to the Senate as “the world’s most exclusive club.” But for many high-profile Democrats, it's a club that seems to have gone out of style. In April, Stacey Abrams, the Democrat who narrowly lost the race for governor of Georgia in 2018, announced that she is not running for Senate. Joaquin Castro in Texas, Ambassador Susan Rice in Maine, Congresswoman Cindy Axne and former Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa have all made the same decision....
How Local and Federal Policies are Criminalizing Homelessness 2020-01-02
January 02, 2020 17:00How Local and Federal Policies are Criminalizing Homelessness Homelessness is on the rise throughout the country, and so is its criminalization. A Look Ahead at U.S. Foreign Policy in 2020 2019 had an overwhelming amount of national news that may have caused us to lose sight of the important foreign policy issues. The Danger of Migrant Protection Protocols and What to Expect from U.S. Immigration Policy in 2020 The U.S. immigration protocols that force migrants to wait for their asylum ...
Laughing in Color 2020-01-01
January 01, 2020 17:00While the lines in comedy are changing at the moment, not everyone is feeling limited by these new rules. As with much of the media landscape, women of color are severely underrepresented on stand-up and improv stages. But as the barriers to entry shift, some are finding their voices heard in a way that seemed impossible five or ten years ago. As part of a new series, The Takeaway is going to explore this complicated moment in comedy. We’ll speak to some of the women of color stand-ups and s...
New York Ends 2019 in a Week of Rampant Anti-Semitism 2019-12-31
December 31, 2019 17:00New York Ends 2019 in a Week of Rampant Anti-Semitism A week of anti-semitic attacks in New York City culminated in five people being stabbed at a Hanukkah party outside the city Saturday night. January 1: More Than Just News Year's Day For many U.S. immigrants and refugees, January 1st is more than just the start of the calendar new year. How TV Shows Have Reflected Political Moments This Decade From optimism to cynicism — how TV reflected political moments in Washington.
Despite Billions in Aid, Farm Bankruptcies Are on the Rise 2019-12-30
December 30, 2019 17:00Despite Billions in Aid, Farm Bankruptcies Are on the Rise Farm bankruptcies are up 24 percent from last year, the highest level the farming industry has seen since 2011. It Could Be Another 257 Years Before Women Are Paid the Same as Men That's 50 years longer than what was predicted just last year. The Highs and Lows of 2019 Movies Film critic Rafer Guzman weighs in on some overlooked highlights from 2019, and also talks about his least favorite movies of the year. Aung San Suu Kyi'...
Smartphone Surveillance in the Digital Age 2019-12-24
December 24, 2019 17:00Smartphone Surveillance in the Digital Age Across the globe, dozens of companies can now log the precise locations of millions of consumers through their mobile phones. Joe Biden's Comments on Stuttering Takes on a National Conversation In the last Democratic debate, Joe Biden talked about mentoring a boy with a speech impediment much like his own, thrusting stuttering into the current national conversation. New Film, "Clemency," Looks at Death Row From a Warden's Eyes The death row dra...
One Year After The First Step Act 2019-12-23
December 23, 2019 17:00One Year After The First Step Act Has the law achieved what it set out to do? How Migrant Communities Throughout History Have Grappled With American Christmas Hanukkah in the U.S. evolved alongside Christmas. This is Not the Queer Representation You're Looking For Many are calling out the most recent Star Wars for teasing LGBTQ representation and then not following through in a meaningful way.
Politics With Amy Walter: What's next for Trump and Saudi Arabia?
December 22, 2019 17:00On Thursday, presidential candidates seeking the Democratic nomination gathered in Los Angeles for the sixth debate. Maya King of Politico and Kevin Robillard of HuffPost join Politics with Amy Walter with analysis of the state of the Democratic primary field. Also, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post recaps President Trump's time in office as we head into 2020 and Jesse Paul of the Colorado Sun weighs in on how vulnerable Republicans in the Senate are thinking about 2020. Plus, Nade...
Laughing in Color
December 21, 2019 17:00While the lines in comedy are changing at the moment, not everyone is feeling limited by these new rules. As with much of the media landscape, women of color are severely underrepresented on stand-up and improv stages. But as the barriers to entry shift, some are finding their voices heard in a way that seemed impossible five or ten years ago. As part of a new series, The Takeaway is going to explore this complicated moment in comedy. We’ll speak to some of the women of color stand-ups and s...
What's Next for Donald Trump? 2019-12-19
December 19, 2019 17:00What's Next for Donald Trump? Donald Trump became the third U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives. What's next? Why A Non-Alcoholic Bar Appeals To Drinkers and Non-Drinkers Alike There is a growing movement of people promoting the benefits of sobriety and drinking in moderation
Judges in Wisconsin and Georgia Approve Mass Voter Roll Purges 2019-12-18
December 18, 2019 17:00Judges in Wisconsin and Georgia Approve Mass Voter Roll Purges Hundreds of thousands of voters could soon be ineligible to vote in Wisconsin and Georgia. The World's Largest Democracy Is Protesting Anger over a new citizenship law that would endanger Muslims in India is causing mass unrest.
Tenants Left in a State of Precarity as Mysterious Shell Companies Buy Millions of Homes 2019-12-17
December 17, 2019 17:00Tenants Left in a State of Precarity as Mysterious Shell Companies Buy Millions of Homes Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting is now suing to determine who owns all these homes. Federal Government to Crack Down on Robocalls Americans received more than 5 billion robocalls in November alone, according to the robocall blocking app YouCall. "Richard Jewell" and Female Journalists in Hollywood The new film is coming under fire for its portrayal of real-life reporter Kathy Scru...
What Trump's Executive Order Means for Anti-Semitism in the U.S. 2019-12-16
December 16, 2019 17:00What Trump's Executive Order Means for Anti-Semitism in the U.S. Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to curb anti-semitism in the U.S. Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party Win Big In U.K. General Election The Conservative Party had a landslide victory in the U.K.'s general election last week. Arrest of a Journalist and Activist Raises Concerns of Free Speech Crackdown in Nigeria Omoyele Sowore was re-arrested on December 6 by Nigerian security for...
Politics with Amy Walter: The Political Power of Women
December 13, 2019 17:00This week, Nick Fandos joined Politics with Amy Walter to share the latest about the House's impeachment vote. But while the national media has been saturated with impeachment, Democratic candidates are focused on Iowa, where voters will cast their ballots in the new year. Tiffany Muller, President and Executive Director of End Citizens United and Michael McAdams, National Press Secretary of the National Republican Congressional Committee, weigh in on how the two parties vision impeachment p...
A Look at the Toxic Company Culture at Away 2019-12-12
December 12, 2019 17:00A Look at the Toxic Company Culture at Away The luggage and lifestyle brand is just the latest millennial tech company to be called out for its cutthroat work culture. Racial Discrimination in the World of Banking The New York Times has published audio recordings of a former NFL player being discriminated against at a JPMorgan branch. Why Defrauded Students Still Can't Get Debt Relief Tens of thousands of students across the country have been defrauded by for-profit colleges.
USMCA to Become the New NAFTA 2019-12-11
December 11, 2019 17:00USMCA to Become the New NAFTA The governments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, announced the passing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in Mexico City on Tuesday. The High Costs of Rising Seas Last Wednesday, officials in the Florida Keys said it might be too expensive to protect some of the island from rising seas brought by climate change. Russia Banned from International Sports Competitions for Four Years On Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency barred Russia from competin...
Explosive Investigation Shows U.S. Officials Mislead the Public About "Unwinnable" War In Afghanistan for Years 2019-12-10
December 10, 2019 17:00Explosive Investigation Shows U.S. Officials Mislead the Public About "Unwinnable" War In Afghanistan for Years Since 2001, U.S. officials have been misleading the public with a public charade of a successful war effort, but behind the scenes, a different story was playing out. Should Foster Care Be Reduced, Or Reformed? According to the Department of Health and Human Services, last year the number of children in foster care decreased for the first time since 2011. House Judiciary Chai...