Matt Katz appears in the following:
What "It's a Sin" Means for LGBTQ Representation in Film and TV
Thursday, March 11, 2021
The Takeaway looks at how "It's a Sin" fits into the history of LGBTQ representation in film and television and where there’s still room for improvement in the entertainment industry.
Stimulus Package Offers Long-Awaited Aid to Black Farmers
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Roughly $5 billion in the Congressional relief legislation is earmarked specifically for farmers who have been historically disadvantaged due to racial or ethnic prejudice.
Across the U.S., Some States Loosening Pandemic-Related Restrictions
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new guidelines for fully vaccinated people in the U.S.
How Families Will Benefit from the Latest Stimulus Package
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Unlike previous stimulus packages, around 54% of the aid is allocated for individuals and families.
During the 1970s, Social Workers Began Placing LGBTQ Youth with Queer Foster Families
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
As members of the gay and lesbian community faced discrimination at the hands of state, foster agencies were reaching out to queer activists for assistance with foster placements.
Georgia Lawmakers Are Putting Forward Voting Rights Legislation to Restrict More Votes
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Georgia lawmakers are putting forward voting rights legislation that would restrict the vote for Black and other minority voters in the state.
Biden Administration Deporting Haitians to a Country in Turmoil
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
More than 900 Haitians were deported in the first part of February alone, and at least 70 have been deported already this week.
Breaking Down the Biden Administration's Immigration Policies
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Despite pledging a different approach to immigration, the Biden administration has continued to use a Trump-era policy to expel undocumented immigrants since taking office.
Meghan and Harry Open Up in First Interview Since Leaving the Royal Family
Monday, March 08, 2021
In a bombshell interview, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry alleged that there were royal conversations about how dark their child’s skin would be and mental health struggles.
The State of Police Reform in the U.S.
Monday, March 08, 2021
The murder of George Floyd didn’t just spur calls for police reform in Minneapolis, but in cities and states across America.
Minneapolis Prepares for Trial of Derek Chauvin
Monday, March 08, 2021
The jury selection begins today in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd last May.
Major League Baseball Faces Challenges On and Off the Field in 2021 Season
Monday, March 08, 2021
Heading into the 2021 regular season, Major League Baseball is contending with COVID-19 related changes as well as sexual harassment allegations against multiple coaches.
Mounting Controversy Over NJ's Marijuana Regulatory Committee
Friday, March 05, 2021
The new commission in charge of figuring out the future of legalized weed in New Jersey is under criticism from some of the same advocates who backed the push for reform.
Now That NJ Legalized Weed, State's Top Cop Tells Prosecutors to Drop Low-Level Charges
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
New Jersey's Attorney General issued new law enforcement guidelines one day after Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation legalizing marijuana in the state.
NJ's Long and Winding Road to Marijuana Legalization
Monday, February 22, 2021
Gov. Murphy finally signed multiple pieces of legislation that officially legalize marijuana in the Garden State.
Still No Legal Weed in N.J., But Bill On Remaining Sticking Point Advances
Friday, February 19, 2021
The Senate is set to vote on the latest attempt at a cleanup bill to address penalties for underage users on Monday.
Trump’s First Atlantic City Casino Is Imploded, And Spectators Marvel At The Symbolism
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Trump name was officially vanquished Wednesday from the town that brought the former President Donald Trump so much fame, fortune and failure.
New Jersey Voted to Legalize Weed. So Why Are People Still Getting Arrested?
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Legislation that would decriminalize marijuana and establish the regulatory structure for the state's marketplace remains unsigned by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey Voted to Legalize Weed. Why Are People Still Getting Arrested?
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Legislation that would decriminalize marijuana and establish the regulatory structure for the state's marketplace remains unsigned by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Legislators Urge Removal of Corrections Commissioner Following Assault at N.J. Women's Prison
Tuesday, February 09, 2021
After the latest instance of prisoner abuse, lawmakers want federal authorities to help run the long-troubled prison.
