Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry

Host and Managing Editor

Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:

Has Policing Changed Since George Floyd’s Murder?

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, there were calls for sweeping police reform across the U.S.

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Big Freedia and Jonathan Lykes on Bringing Joy and Movement to Activism

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

For the Black.Queer.Rising series, The Takeaway chats with the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, who recently worked with artist Jonathan Lykes on the song "Ella Baker Shaker."

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The Efficacy and Expectations of Economic Sanctions in Russia

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

We discuss the history and efficacy of economic sanctions as we monitor the situation in eastern Ukraine.

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Language Around Race Left Out of Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Biden Administration has a bold new plan to address environmental injustice – the only problem? It doesn't mention race. 

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New Podcast Sheds Light On Missing Muslim Woman

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Conviction: The Disappearance of Nuseiba Hasan focuses on the case of Nuseiba Hasan, a young Jordanian-Canadian woman who disappeared in 2006.

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Assessing the Next Stage in the Ukraine Border Crisis

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Ukraine border crisis entered a new phase on Monday when Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of two separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine.

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TWOsday, Feb. 22, 2022, the Ubiquitous Palindrome Day

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The day is 02/22/22, so we discussed the significance of a date that is a ubiquitous palindrome.

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Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History, on What it Means to be a Great President

Monday, February 21, 2022

What does it mean to be a great president and who among those nearly 4 dozen people meet the criteria?  

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Biden Proposes To Split $7 Billion in Afghan Funds Left in the U.S.

Friday, February 18, 2022

Last week, Biden proposed to split funds from the Afghan central bank: half to support humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and half for victims of Sept. 11th attacks to pursue for damages.

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How NYC Mayor Eric Adams's Criticism of Drill Rap Echoes Past Attacks on Hip Hop

Friday, February 18, 2022

This month, following the killings of two New York City rappers, Mayor Eric Adams set his sights on drill rap videos as part of what is driving gun violence in the city.

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Resettlement Support and Legislative Challenges Facing Afghan Refugees

Friday, February 18, 2022

Checking in on Afghan refugees; resettlement efforts, the challenges facing Afghan refugees, and more

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Number of Abortions are Down in Texas, Up in Neighboring States

Thursday, February 17, 2022

In the first month after the Texas' restrictive abortion law went into effect, the number of people getting abortions decreased. But neighboring states are seeing an influx of patients.

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Physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein Expands How We Look at the Cosmos

Thursday, February 17, 2022

For the next installment in Black.Queer.Rising, we speak with physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein about the work she’s done to make space for more Black, queer people in STEM.

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In a Bipartisan Move, Congress Targets Forced Arbitration

Thursday, February 17, 2022

For years, employers have used forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts to silence workers. 

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What's Driving the Rollback of Mask Mandates in Blue States

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

In recent weeks, a growing number of Democratic governors have started rolling back mask mandates and other Covid-19 related restrictions, despite widespread evidence that masks work.

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COVID-19 May Be Widespread in Deer

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

An analysis by researchers found that COVID-19 may be widespread among white-tailed deer, worrying experts about the possibility for the virus to mutate in wild animals.

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Big Tech's Big AI Blind Spot

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Timnet Gebru, founder and executive director of DAIR (Distributed AI Research), discusses the importance of integrity and diversity in Big Tech.

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Tensions Rising Between Ukraine and Russia

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

U.S. Officials are warning that tensions on the Ukraine and Russia border could escalate this week.

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In Georgia, Black Communities Are More Likely to Live Near Toxic Waste Sites

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency order to shut down a metal processing facility in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Behind the Protests in Puerto Rico

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Teachers and other public employees in Puerto Rico are demanding higher wages and better working conditions

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