Arun Venugopal appears in the following:
Violent Protests Break Out in India During Trump's Visit
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Government forces and Hindu mobs attacked Muslim demonstrators in Delhi as they protested a discriminatory citizenship law.
Remembering the First Civil Rights Era Sit-in in Alabama
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Takeaway speaks with St. John Dixon, who took part in the first sit-in against segregation in the state of Alabama on February 25, 1960.
What Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction Means for the #MeToo Movement
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Weinstein’s case has become synonymous with the #MeToo era. Yesterday’s verdict is a historic moment for the women at the center of this trial and survivors everywhere.
Appalachia Grapples with Extreme Flooding
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The region is also still recovering from some of the worst flooding on record from 2016.
Guns and Domestic Violence: Overview
Monday, February 24, 2020
In the United States, domestic violence incidents involving guns are on the rise, and women are especially vulnerable.
Can Baseball Survive This Cheating Scandal?
Monday, February 24, 2020
The Houston Astros were caught using cameras to read opposing teams' signs to give their hitters an advantage.
Census 2020: Making Latino Communities Heard in Texas
Monday, February 24, 2020
Texas lawmakers declined to fund census outreach efforts in their state, which could lead to an undercount in 2020, particularly among Latino communities.
Trump Administration Targets U.S. Intelligence Community
Monday, February 24, 2020
Last week, President Donald Trump announced Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, as the acting director of national intelligence.
Climate Change Finds Its Way onto the Debate Stage in Nevada
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Studies have also shown that Latino voters are more engaged with the issue of climate change than other voting groups.
Indigenous-Led Pipeline Protests Bring Canada to a Standstill
Thursday, February 20, 2020
For two weeks now, activists across Canada have blockaded rail lines and ports to protest the construction of a natural gas pipeline on Wet’suwet’en First Nation territory.
What Roger Stone's Criminal Sentence Means for the DOJ
Thursday, February 20, 2020
President Trump has publicly denounced the judge in the case, the prosecutors, and even the jury forewoman.
A Honduran Girl, Separated from Her Family for Six Years
Thursday, February 20, 2020
In 2013, a 10-year-old Honduran girl requested asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. After being placed into the system, their family never heard from her again.
Bankruptcy Filing Complicates Future of Abuse Cases Against the Boy Scouts of America
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
On Tuesday, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing has raised concerns about what the move means for the future of sexual abuse cases against the group.
Mixed Messages As Secretary Pompeo Visits Africa
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
It’s only the second visit by a Secretary of State during this administration.
California to Apologize to Japanese Americans for Internment Camps
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
The state of California is issuing an apology in the form of a bipartisan bill that’s expected to pass today.
The Amazon's Priest Shortage Reignites Debate over Celibacy in the Catholic Church
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
In some of the most remote areas of the Amazon, Catholics will sometimes have to wait months between masses, sometimes years.
Census 2020: How Community Leaders in Oklahoma Are Working to Prevent an Undercount
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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.
The Exploitative Contracts Between Strippers and Strip Clubs
Monday, February 17, 2020
Genea Sky fell from a 15-foot pole in Dallas. As a contract worker, she cannot access workers compensation or employee insurance.
Trump Administration Escalates Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities
Monday, February 17, 2020
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 Millennials Love Greeting Cards
Thursday, February 13, 2020
After Christmas, Valentine’s Day is the second most popular holiday for sending cards. An estimated 145 million cards will be exchanged tomorrow.