Dana Roberson

Takeaway Producer

Dana Roberson appears in the following:

Expressions of Hope From the Streets of Baltimore

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Professor D. Watkins is educating young people through The Baltimore Writers Project — he's hoping to give young people the opportunity to define their own narrative. 

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Another Civil War? Fighting Escalates In South Sudan

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

As it enters its fifth year of independence, South Sudan appears to be on the brink of yet another civil war. 

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What Gary Johnson Would Do as President

Monday, July 11, 2016

The former governor and Libertarian presidential candidate is hoping to sway voters who aren't happy with Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton.

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Life-Size Noah's Ark Opens to the Public

Thursday, July 07, 2016

Welcome to Williamstown, Kentucky, home of a life-size Noah's Ark theme park. 

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The Conservative Shift Away from Mass Incarceration

Thursday, July 07, 2016

There are some conservatives who are now embracing criminal-justice reform. 

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Life Lessons Through Literacy for Incarcerated Teens

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

Literacy for Incarcerated Teens is motivating youth inmates to improve their lives both inside and outside of jail.

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Vaccine Shortage Fuels Yellow Fever Fears

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

The WHO launched an emergency vaccination campaign into yellow fever in Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo. Are there enough vaccines? 

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Grassroots Tactic to Reduce Meth Labs Becomes Indiana Law

Friday, July 01, 2016

Indiana will soon enact a new law to curb the easy access to ingredients in meth, thanks in part to the effort by a Fulton County pharmacist and the community. 

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Barack Obama: The Best 'Worst President'

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

In his new book, "The Best 'Worst President': What the Right Gets Wrong About Barack Obama," political commentator Mark Hannah takes on the critics of America’s 44th president.

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Your Brexit and E.U. Questions Answered

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

A good deal of Brexit hinges on Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. Here you can quickly learn about the ins and out of the European Union structure, Article 50, and the road ahead.

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How Religion Impacts U.S. Foreign Policy

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Shaun Casey, the State Department’s special representative for religion and global affairs, explains how the U.S. engages religious communities both domestically and abroad.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Abortion Clinic Law

Monday, June 27, 2016

"This is the Super Bowl for the right to choose."

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In Newark, A Fight to Police the Police

Monday, June 27, 2016

FRONTLINE is releasing a new documentary, "Policing the Police," which looks inside one of the most controversial police departments in the country.

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What You Need to Know About the FAA's New Drone Rules

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

On Tuesday, the FAA announced new guidelines for commercial drones. Drone advocates have lauded the updates, but some are worried that privacy concerns are being overlooked.

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Inside The Fight to Win Back Fallujah

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Iraqi forces claim they have 80 percent of the city of Fallujah under their control, and will soon retake it entirely from ISIS. But will the victory be permanent? 

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Designing for The Public Interest in Brazil's Favelas

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

After graduating from Harvard, architect Pedro Henrique de Cristo moved back into a Brazilian slum to utilize his design and public policy skills for community good and empowerment.

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With Championship Win, Cavaliers Break the Cleveland 'Curse'

Monday, June 20, 2016

It's been more than 50 years since a Cleveland sports team won a national championship. Now, it appears the Cleveland "curse" has finally been broken.

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How Violence Changes the Brexit Debate

Friday, June 17, 2016

A rising British politician was fatally stabbed and shot in England on Thursday — just one week before citizens vote to determine if the United Kingdom remains in the European Union.

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Design as the Invention of Desire

Thursday, June 16, 2016

"To be human is to struggle with the unknowable. To design is to make things knowable." Jessica Helfand explains that design is intrinsically connected to what it means to be human.

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North Dakota Voters Reject Corporate Farming, Big Agri-Business

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Last March, North Dakota passed a bill that would relax a ban on corporate farming. Citizens protested, and were able to defeat the law in a referendum held yesterday.

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