Arun Venugopal appears in the following:
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.
Parents are Fighting Gun Violence Through Their School Boards
Thursday, February 13, 2020
As federal and state legislation around gun safety continues to stall, some parents are taking matters into their own hands, by going through their local school boards.
U.K. Deports 17 People to Jamaica
Thursday, February 13, 2020
In the U.K., people are subject to immediate deportation if they’re not a citizen and receive a sentence of more than 12 months for a crime.
A New Wave of Plays Takes On the Immigration Crisis
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
From ICE raids, to electronic surveillance, to the fate of DACA recipients, theater performances have been placing migrant stories center-stage.
What Are the Repercussions of Linking Overdose and Homicide?
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Overdose-homicide arrests are on the rise. What does this mean for people caught up in addiction?
Is Abortion the Litmus Test for Democrats Today?
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
At Friday's debate in New Hampshire, almost all the candidates went out of their way to reaffirm their support of abortion.
What Bernie Sander's New Hampshire Victory Means for the Democratic Primary
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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.
Siba, a Standard Poodle, Wins 144th Westminster Dog Show
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Siba, a standard poodle, was crowned "Best in Show" at the 144th West Minister Dog Show in New York on Tuesday.
'Birds of Prey' Director Cathy Yan on Crafting Her Own Vision of Gotham City
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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.
Coronavirus Continues to Spread Despite Mass Quarantines in China
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
As the number of confirmed infections continues to climb in China, how effective has quarantine been?
The National Archives Is Deleting Records About Trump’s ICE Policies
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
In 2017, the Archives agreed to let Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials delete or destroy documents that detail the sexual abuse and death of undocumented immigrants
Gayle King Comes Under Fire for Interview About Kobe Bryant's Legacy
Monday, February 10, 2020
This taps into longstanding cultural expectations of black women and the black family, and the priority of upholding and defending black men.
Will Radical Resistance Movements Shaking up the Globe Reach the U.S.?
Monday, February 10, 2020
Protests in the U.S. have typically focused on changing "the system," rather than overthrowing it.
Should We Be Concerned About Election Security in the U.S.?
Monday, February 10, 2020
The problems with the Iowa caucuses have led to new concerns about voting system vulnerabilities across the country.
New Hampshire Voters Ready for Primary on Tuesday
Monday, February 10, 2020
Tomorrow, all eyes will be on New Hampshire as the state readies for the country’s first presidential primary.
The Murky Waters of Social Media and "Objectivity" in Newsrooms
Thursday, February 06, 2020
Is there even such a thing as "objectivity?"