Matt Katz appears in the following:
House Votes to Establish Bipartisan Commission Looking Into Capitol Attack
Friday, May 21, 2021
The idea to form a commission—in the style of the one that investigated the 9/11 attacks—has been fraught since day one.
What's Next for Progressive District Attorneys?
Thursday, May 20, 2021
This week, Philadelphia's progressive district attorney Larry Krasner defeated his Democratic primary challenger.
Breaking Down Media Coverage of the Violence in Israel and Palestine
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Against the backdrop of the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine, debates have also been raging about media coverage of the situation.
As Some States Move to Abolish the Death Penalty, South Carolina Brings Back Firing Squads
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Last week, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill requiring people on death row to choose between firing squad or the electric chair, if lethal injection isn’t available.
How the Pandemic Changed the Housing Market
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Individuals and households with means jumped at the opportunity to buy a home, even participating in bidding wars or making offers on homes sight unseen.
Supreme Court to Hear Case That May Change Abortion Laws As We Know Them
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
This week, the Supreme Court announced they will be taking on a controversial case, that places in question the future of abortion rights in this country.
Why COVID-19 Infections for Fully Vaccinated People Are Not Cause for Alarm
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
When vaccinated people do get COVID-19, these cases are often referred to as “breakthrough infections.” CDC data indicates that these cases are extremely rare and often not severe.
Under Biden, Thousands of Migrant Children Held in Mass Shelters
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
It is questionable whether there is proper oversight for these shelters.
Should the Summer Olympics Take Place During a Pandemic?
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games were scheduled for last summer but were postponed due to the global pandemic.
Netanyahu Says No Clear End in Sight for Israel-Palestine Conflict
Monday, May 17, 2021
The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been raging for more than a week now. In the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army has killed close to 200 people, including 58 children.
The USMCA Trade Deal Faces a Test
Monday, May 17, 2021
The AFL-CIO, the SEIU, and an independent Mexican labor union allege that Mexican workers are facing aggressive union-busting in violation of the USMCA trade agreement.
As Blockbusters Return to Movie Theaters, Will Audiences Follow?
Monday, May 17, 2021
This summer, Hollywood is hoping that audiences will return to movie theaters. But after more than a year of streaming from home, theaters could still end up taking a financial hit.
Controversy Over Green Space in the Bronx
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Artist and organizer for both the North Bronx Collective and Friends of Tibbett's Tail, Alicia Grullon on the conflict over green space in the Bronx.
Did the Son of Sam Have Accomplices? A Docuseries Investigates
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Director and executive producer Joshua Zeman on his new Netflix docuseries, 'The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness.'
Conflict Over East River Park
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Gothamist reporter Jake Offenhartz joins to discuss his reporting on the East Side Coastal Resiliency project.
'Life Jolt' Explores Women's Experiences in Prison
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Host Rosemary Green & producer John Chipman on their CBC podcast, 'Life Jolt.'
Open Source Intelligence & Geopolitics
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Aric Toler, who currently heads up Bellingcat's training and research efforts with a focus on Eurasia and Eastern Europe, on Open Source Intelligence and its role in geopolitics.
ICE Jailer in N.J. Is Sued By Its Landlord, Claiming Unsafe Conditions
Monday, May 03, 2021
If the landlord succeeds in ending the lease, it would be yet another ICE facility closing in the Garden State.
Hudson Becomes Second N.J. County To Consider Rejecting ICE Detainees
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Essex is ending its relationship with ICE. Now, Hudson is considering the same thing. Is Bergen next?
New Jersey County Ends Lucrative and Controversial Jailing of ICE Detainees
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The jail became a target of anti-ICE activists, who complained that detainees were given poor medical care and inedible food, and faced assaults from officers.
