Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
School Principles: California Legislation Allows Teens More Sleep
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
California teens can get a little more sleep this year thanks to a new mandate to start school later.
School Principles: Back to School
Monday, September 12, 2022
We’re kicking off our series “School Principles” talking about what this year may look like, and the issues that schools, educators, students, and parents are contending with today.
AAPI Voters' Growing Impact
Monday, September 12, 2022
Despite seeing some of the highest increases in voter turnout rates in recent years, AAPI voters are still going largely overlooked by both major political parties.
Deep Dive: Police Abolition
Friday, September 09, 2022
What does it mean to become a student of abolition?
An Off The Field NFL Season Kickoff Guide
Thursday, September 08, 2022
The NFL season begins today, but the league's handling of social and political issues have cast a shadow over the game.
Paternalistic Patterns in Jackson, Mississippi
Thursday, September 08, 2022
The Mississippi state leadership's treatment of the city of Jackson follows a long history of racial politics.
Jackson's Crumbling Water Infrastructure
Thursday, September 08, 2022
The years of poor water quality in Jackson, Mississippi have taken a toll on residents long before this most recent crisis.
The Rise of the Black Quarterback
Thursday, September 08, 2022
Jason Reid's new book looks into the history of how integral Black players were in creating the NFL, the racism those players faced, and the slow progress of Black players in the league.
An Incarcerated Writer Fights Book Bans in Prisons
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
We talk to Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated writer, about the right to read and to get an education in American prisons, and about his own experience with book restrictions.
What Should We Do?
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
We speak with Peter Levine about his new book "What Should We Do? A Theory of Civic Life," which explores how groups can reason together, cooperate, act collectively, and compel change.
An American History of Debt Relief
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
President Biden's recent announcement to forgive some student debt has sparked strong reactions. We explore student loan forgiveness within an American historical context of debt relief.
The Greatest Of All Time: Serena Williams
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
After Friday’s loss at the U.S. Open, the journey to retirement has begun for the greatest tennis player of all-time, Serena Williams.
Pakistan's Devastating Floods
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
More than 1,300 people have died from the floods in Pakistan since mid-June, nearly a third of them are children. By some estimates, more than 30 million people are displaced.
SHElection! Midterm Coverage Begins
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
The Takeaway is kicking off our midterm coverage with a focus on some unique races this cycle: contests where both candidates are women.
A Major Drought in China is Causing Massive Disruptions
Friday, September 02, 2022
Due to the drought, in southwestern China the Yangtze River has dropped too low for supply ships, rolling power blackouts have been instituted, and the price of bok choy has doubled.
Undrinkable Water Floods Jackson, Mississippi
Friday, September 02, 2022
The drinking water system in Jackson, Mississippi, failed its 150,000 residents this week, after severe floods overwhelmed the city's outdated facilities.
Long Covid and the Labor Market
Friday, September 02, 2022
A new study from the Brookings Institution estimates that between 2 and 4 million people are out of work because of long Covid.
Hunters of Color: Connecting Hunting and Conservation
Friday, September 02, 2022
Representation matters in hunting and conservation.
Russia’s Position on the World Stage in the Wake of Mikhail Gorbachev
Thursday, September 01, 2022
We look back at Mikhail Gorbachev’s legacy as Russia is at war with Ukraine, trying to gain a sense of the Soviet-era lost under Gorbachev.
5 Years of Deadly Violence Against the Rohingya
Thursday, September 01, 2022
The ongoing plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar is the story of a people being denied their right to exist.
