Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
An Inside Look at Anti-Union Meetings
Thursday, August 05, 2021
New reporting from "The American Prospect" tells the inside story of anti-union action in a plant-based meat company known as No Evil Foods.
Responses to DaBaby's Homophobic Remarks Show Push and Pull of Progress in Hip Hop
Thursday, August 05, 2021
For queer, Black fans of hip hop, offensive comments like the ones made by DaBaby are upsetting. But the rise of openly queer stars like Lil Nas X also shows how far the genre has come.
Should Police Unions Be Busted or Saved?
Thursday, August 05, 2021
There's a rift in the labor movement about how to effectively pursue police reform.
Alabama Union Coal Mine Workers Enter Fifth Month of Strike
Thursday, August 05, 2021
More than 1,000 union miners from Warrior Met Coal in Brookwood, Alabama, are striking for higher pay and increased benefits.
Congresswoman Cori Bush on the Eviction Moratorium
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
To draw attention to the impending eviction crisis, Congresswoman Bush has slept on the steps of the U.S. Capitol since Friday night.
Catholic News Organization Outs Priest, Raising Concerns About Data Privacy
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
The publication reportedly used location data collected and sold by an app to reverse identify the priest.
The Risks of Holding Music Festivals Amid Delta Variant Spread
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
With the Delta variant posing a threat nationwide, many health experts say that being in a tightly-packed crowd at a music festival is risky, regardless of vaccination status.
August 3rd Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
Black women make 63 cents to every dollar of non-Hispanic white men.
How Companies Are Navigating Vaccine Requirements
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
Over the past week, several major private sector employers, including Disney and Walmart, have announced that they will be requiring vaccinations for certain groups of their employees.
Long COVID Now Considered Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
Last week, the Biden Administration released guidance explaining that “long COVID” can be a disability under the ADA.
The Evolution of Headache Science
Monday, August 02, 2021
For a long time, severe headaches like migraines and cluster headaches have been under-researched by the scientific establishment.
First Lady of Haiti Speaks Out About Her Husband's Assassination
Monday, August 02, 2021
The president’s widow, Martine Moïse, recently gave her first interview about her experience during her husband's assassination.
Protests Erupt in Tunisia Amid Public Turmoil Over COVID-19 Surge
Monday, August 02, 2021
In response, President Kais Saied dismissed the country’s prime minister, froze parliament for 30 days, and instituted a nationwide curfew.
New Information from the CDC Warns Delta Variant More Severe
Monday, August 02, 2021
Although the vaccines remain highly effective, vaccinated people may be able to spread the virus, according to the federal agency.
Advocates Win Unemployment Case in Arkansas as Republicans Try to Strip Benefits
Friday, July 30, 2021
Many Republican-led states have halted the extra $300 per month unemployment insurance payments, but lawsuits around the country might change that.
Former Capitol Police Chief Reacts to First Hearing on Insurrection Attack
Friday, July 30, 2021
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives held its first hearing on the January 6th insurrection. The Takeaway speaks with former Capitol Police Chief Terry Gainer about the testimony.
Should We Kill or Reform the Filibuster?
Friday, July 30, 2021
This week, the Senate voted to move forward with a bipartisan infrastructure deal. However, it faced the threat of a filibuster just a week ago.
Pandemic-Era Expanded Government Benefits Drive U.S. Poverty Rate Down
Friday, July 30, 2021
Roughly 20 million people in the U.S. are expected to be brought out of poverty this year, according to a recent Urban Institute research report.
Simone Biles Spotlights Mental Health After Withdrawing from the Olympics
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Recent decisions by Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka to focus on mental health highlights the grueling training and scrutiny young women go through participating at elite levels in sports.
Mass Arrests Are Taking Place in Cuba Following Recent Protests
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Since demonstrations started in Cuba on July 11th, some organizations estimate that as many as 700 protesters have been arrested.