Ethan Oberman appears in the following:
Halt of In-Person Visitations Takes a Toll on Long-Term Care Residents
Monday, August 10, 2020
Finding a path back towards in-person visitations for long-term care residents is challenging, especially in states like Florida, which have been recent hotspots for COVID-19.
Mental Health Crisis Looms Large As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
Thursday, August 06, 2020
In June, more than 36 percent of U.S. adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, an increase of roughly 25 percent from the same time last year.
Activists See Progress in Fight to Halt Surgeries for Intersex Children
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Last week, the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago became the first major hospital in the country to officially halt genital surgeries for intersex children.
Trump Administration's Handling of COVID-19 Could Threaten International Trust in the U.S.
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
For outsiders looking in, the inability of the federal government to properly respond to the pandemic has the potential to undermine the United States' role as a global leader.
How "Learning Pods" Could Heighten Inequities in the U.S. School System
Monday, August 03, 2020
Rather than deal with their school districts directly this fall, some parents are creating alternative education systems for their children, a move that could increase disparities.
Summer Movie Season Suffers Major Blow from COVID-19
Monday, July 27, 2020
Due to health risks during the pandemic, only about a quarter of movie theaters in the U.S. are currently open.
How Communities in Chicago Are Combating Rising Gun Violence Amid COVID-19
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Overall crime is down in Chicago, but homicides and shootings have increased by nearly 50 percent compared to the same time period last year. How are communities handling the increase?
Teachers Share Their Thoughts on the Upcoming School Year
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Two teachers speak with The Takeaway about returning, or not returning, to teach for the 2020 school year.
How Teachers Are Feeling About a Return to In-Person Learning
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The Takeaway speaks with two teachers about how their districts are planning for potential in-person learning this fall and how they’re feeling heading into the school year.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Outlines His State's Path Forward Amid the Pandemic
Thursday, July 16, 2020
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy joins The Takeaway to discuss his state's reopening plans, how he’s handling the current economic crisis, and police funding in New Jersey.
Breaking Down Tuesday's Election Results for Alabama, Maine, and Texas
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
On Tuesday, elections were held to determine Senate candidates for important races in Alabama, Texas, and Maine.
Why Arizona's Latino Communities Are Being Hit Hard by COVID-19
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
In Arizona’s Maricopa County, Latino residents have been twice as likely to become infected with COVID-19 as non-Latino residents.
Understanding the Supreme Court's Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty in Eastern Oklahoma
Monday, July 13, 2020
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation still has criminal jurisdiction over Eastern Oklahoma, land that was designated to them through treaties in the 1800s.
New Documentary 'Through the Night' Highlights the Essential Nature of Child Care
Monday, July 13, 2020
In 2016, director Loira Limbal started making a film about Dee's Tots, a 24-hour child care center, to highlight the essential caregiving that frequently goes undervalued in the U.S.
'Mucho Mucho Amor' Director on the Life of Legendary Astrologer Walter Mercado
Thursday, July 09, 2020
Cristina Costantini, co-director of a new documentary about Walter Mercado, joins The Takeaway to discuss the famed astrologer's life and legacy.
COVID-19 Presents Major Economic Burden for Domestic Workers
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
In recent months, even as some industries have gradually reopened, many domestic workers are still losing jobs and wages due to the pandemic.
Artist Shaun Leonardo Wants to Expand the Conversation on Police Brutality Through His Work
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
In March, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland canceled an exhibition by artist Shaun Leonardo that depicted incidents of police violence. Now, Leonardo is speaking out.
Comedian Ramy Youssef on Hollywood's Response to the Racial Justice Movement
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Comedian Ramy Youssef discusses racism within the non-Black Arab community, the entertainment industry's response to the uprisings for racial justice, and more.
In Texas, a New Surge of COVID-19 Cases
Monday, June 29, 2020
Texas was hurrying to get back to normal. Then, new confirmed cases of COVID-19 exploded.
Judge Sets July 17th Deadline for ICE to Release Migrant Children from Detention
Monday, June 29, 2020
On Friday, a U.S. district court judge in California ordered ICE to release migrant children who have been detained by the agency for longer than 20 days by July 17th.
