Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Audio Simulation of the Late Anthony Bourdain's Voice Raises Questions About AI Ethics
Monday, July 19, 2021
As the technology becomes more convincing, what are the potential risks of exploring AI audio without establishing widespread norms and conventions?
Confirmation Hearing for Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Shows Signs of Biden's ICE Strategy
Friday, July 16, 2021
On Thursday, a confirmation hearing was held for Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, President Biden’s nominee to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Rep. James Clyburn on Voting Rights, the Filibuster and More
Friday, July 16, 2021
Top Democratic lawmakers, including House Majority Whip James Clyburn, are urging their colleagues in the Senate to reform the filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation.
The Future of the Child Tax Credit
Friday, July 16, 2021
On Thursday, families across the United States began receiving a monthly child tax credit payment.
Inflation Is On the Rise in the U.S.
Friday, July 16, 2021
As cities and states across the country reopen, inflation is on the rise.
Delta Variant Causes Jump in U.S. COVID-19 Cases
Thursday, July 15, 2021
As the Delta variant spreads across the U.S., more than half of U.S. states are seeing spikes in COVID-19 cases.
Tigray Rebels Gain Ground in Ethiopian Conflict
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Earlier this week, rebel forces claimed that they captured Alamata, the major town in the southern part of Tigray.
The Fashion Industry Reckons with Systemic Racism
Thursday, July 15, 2021
A new guard is shaking up the status quo, demanding greater inclusion and representation on runways, in editorials, and behind the scenes.
93,000 Drug Overdose Deaths Highlight Another Toll of the Pandemic
Thursday, July 15, 2021
On Wednesday, the CDC released data showing that more than 93,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses in 2020.
Pollution from the Cane Sugar Harvest in Florida is Making Residents Sick
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Residents in western Palm Beach Country are challenging sugar companies with a lawsuit in federal court claiming that pollution from cane burning is damaging their health.
Why Shohei Ohtani Matters for the Future of Major League Baseball
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
This season, Shohei Ohtani has shown how exciting it is to watch a player excel on the mound and at the plate.
Texas House Democrats Flee the State
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Plus, under pressure from activists and civil rights leaders, President Joe Biden has called for a “new coalition” to defend voting rights.
How Much Should We Be Policing Language?
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Brandeis University's newly-released “Oppressive Language List” aims to address language that can be seen as violent in nature.
New Era of Space Tourism Takes Flight
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
On Sunday, Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson became the first billionaire to launch himself into space on a rocket he helped fund.
A Record Number of Rural Hospitals Closed During the Pandemic
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Since 2010, 138 hospitals in rural communities have closed, and the COVID-19 pandemic pushed them to the brink with a record 19 closing last year alone.
Is Democracy Dying?
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
A report put out this year by the non-profit Freedom House says that 2020 was the 15th consecutive year in which global freedoms declined, as authoritarian leaders gained more power.
Haiti Struggles in the Aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse's Assassination
Monday, July 12, 2021
Following the assassination, Haiti’s police force has killed four people it suspects in the president’s killing.
Do Olympic Rules on Marijuana Need to Change?
Monday, July 12, 2021
Last week, 21-year-old Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic dreams ended abruptly after she tested positive for marijuana.
What's the Deal with Ranked-Choice Voting?
Friday, July 02, 2021
New York City may be the largest jurisdiction to turn to ranked-choice voting, but it’s far from the only one in recent years.
Trump Organization Charged with Tax Scheme
Friday, July 02, 2021
On Thursday morning, Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg turned himself in to New York prosecutors.