Dana Roberson

Takeaway Producer

Dana Roberson appears in the following:

With U.S. Help, Saudi Airstrikes Lead to Civilian Carnage in Yemen

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

The constant sound of Saudi-led airstrikes have become all too familiar for the people of Yemen. And these aerial bombardments are aided by weapon sales from the U.S. and Britain. 

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How Foreign Money Influences U.S. Elections

Thursday, August 04, 2016

A new multi-part series on the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision shows how foreign money is flowing into the U.S. political process.

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Doping Scandals Cast Shadow Over Olympics

Thursday, August 04, 2016

Both the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti Doping Agency have come under fire as doping scandals surround athletes who are competing in Rio.

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Rio to Host First Olympic Refugee Team

Wednesday, August 03, 2016

This year the world will see the talents of the Olympic Refugee Team, which is made up of displaced athletes from around the world. One competitor discusses her long journey to Rio here.

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The Olympic Games Aren't Just for Sport

Wednesday, August 03, 2016

Like separation of church and state, the separation of sports and politics has never been cut and dry. 

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Meet the Inventor of a Revolutionary New Prosthetic

Tuesday, August 02, 2016

We talk with Jessica Menold, the inventor of a human socket that is produced in a fraction of the time of a traditional prosthetic.

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A Cynic Takes Down The NYT's Pretentious Wedding Announcements

Monday, August 01, 2016

Colin Nissan, a contributor to The New Yorker, satirizes the flowery language and elitist boasting that is often seen in the New York Times' wedding section.

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Syria: Trouble Lingers as Former Al Qaeda Affiliate Rebrands

Monday, August 01, 2016

Last week, the Al-Nusra front formally cut ties with Al Qaeda. The name change, some say, is the group's attempt to not be targeted as Al Qaeda by U.S. and Russian forces.

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12-Year-Old Journalists Share Their First Political Convention Experience

Monday, August 01, 2016

Two Scholastic News Kids Press Corps reporters share their experiences covering the Democratic and Republican National Conventions over the last couple of weeks.

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America's Dangerous Obsession With Honor

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Some areas of the U.S. suffer from "honor syndrome," and the strain to live up to reputations can lead to higher incidents of violence, risk taking, and suicide.  

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A Feminist in the White House

Monday, July 25, 2016

Before Hillary Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, and Madeline Albright, there was Midge Costanza, the first woman to be named assistant for public liaison to a U.S. president.

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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe: Hillary Clinton Will Win

Monday, July 25, 2016

Gov. McAuliffe is well positioned for a cabinet position if Clinton wins in November. 

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ISIS Attacks Peaceful Protest in Afghan Capital

Monday, July 25, 2016

Over the weekend during a peaceful demonstration in Kabul, Afghanistan, two suicide bombers killed 80 people and injured hundreds.

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Finding Solace in a Chaotic World

Friday, July 22, 2016

In addition to senseless shootings, we've all been witnessing intentional acts of terrorism and political chaos around the world. We explore what it means to find solace amid turmoil. 

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How Dollar Shave Club Disrupted The Razor Industry

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Unilever announced Wednesday that it would pay $1 billion for the Dollar Shave Club, a California-based razor company. How did this e-commerce start-up disrupt the legacy razor market?

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All Russian Athletes May be Banned From the 2016 Olympics

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

A doping scandal has prompted the world's top anti-doping body to ask for the entire Russian delegation to be barred from the summer Olympic Games in Rio.

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Dallas, Baton Rouge Killings Stir Debate on Vets, PTSD and Gun Violence

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

After veterans targeted police in Baton Rouge and Dallas, the question of military-related post-traumatic stress disorder has entered the national conversation on gun violence.

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The Unique Sound of YouTube Sensation Jacob Collier

Monday, July 18, 2016

Jacob Collier is a 21-year-old multi-talented jazz artist who got his start on YouTube. His self-made videos showcase his incredibly unique sound. 

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Why Rio Needs the Olympics Now More Than Ever

Friday, July 15, 2016

Despite the issues it faces, the Olympic Games are providing Brazil with a sense of hope and national pride, which is what the country and its citizens need right now.

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Bridging the Global News Gap With Citizen Reporters

Thursday, July 14, 2016

The non-profit Global Reporting Centre providing traditional reporting expertise to on-the-ground citizen reporters in an attempt to highlight neglected issues around the world.

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