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California Struggles to Fight Wildfires Admist Pandemic
Thursday, August 06, 2020
California is facing its largest wildfire since the deadly 2018 Camp Fire—and this time the pandemic is posing new challenges.
"My Lungs Are Still Not the Same": The Long Road to Recovery from COVID-19
Thursday, August 06, 2020
The Takeaway hears from former guest David Lat on his experience recovering from COVID-19.
Where the United States Postal Service Stands on Mail-In Ballots Come November
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
As we move closer to November, we need to keep talking about what it looks like to vote during a pandemic.
Activists See Progress in Fight to Halt Surgeries for Intersex Children
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Last week, the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago became the first major hospital in the country to officially halt genital surgeries for intersex children.
Why Are So Many Golden Age Rappers Dying Young?
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
There is a troubling pattern of rappers that came to fame during the late 80s and 90s dying in their 30s and 40s.
Blast Rocks Beirut on Tuesday Amid Mounting Tensions and Economic Turmoil
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
At least 100 people were killed and thousands injured; hospitals were overwhelmed.
COVID-19 Continues to Spread As U.S. Surpasses 150,000 Deaths
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
Today, the country seems in a more dangerous position than at the pandemic’s previous peak in April.
Trump Administration's Handling of COVID-19 Could Threaten International Trust in the U.S.
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
For outsiders looking in, the inability of the federal government to properly respond to the pandemic has the potential to undermine the United States' role as a global leader.
Education Support Staff Give Their Take on School Reopenings
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
The Takeaway speaks with a librarian and hears from other non-teaching staff who are concerned about schools reopening in the coming weeks.
How "Learning Pods" Could Heighten Inequities in the U.S. School System
Monday, August 03, 2020
Rather than deal with their school districts directly this fall, some parents are creating alternative education systems for their children, a move that could increase disparities.
Louis Gossett Jr. on His Latest Role in 'The Cuban'
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Legendary actor Louis Gossett Jr. continues to take on big roles, and does not plan to slow down.
Even With PPP Loans, Small Businesses Struggle to Stay Afloat
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program loans—also known as PPP loans—were intended to help small businesses weather the storm of COVID-19.
Journalists Need to Improve Coverage of People with Disabilities
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Today, about 1 in 4 adults live with a disability in the U.S. Yet that’s rarely reflected in news coverage.
Has Fashion Become More Accessible?
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Today, about 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. live with a disability. For many of those people, it can be difficult to find clothing that’s both stylish and functional.
A COVID-19 Outbreak Has Cast a Shadow on Major League Baseball's Season
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Can MLB really have a season amid a global pandemic?
How Stronger Unions Affect Working Conditions in the Age of COVID-19
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
While union memberships are falling, labor strikes across the country continue, especially during the pandemic.
How the American Suburbs Were Created — and How Their Voter Base Is Changing
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The American suburbs are no longer the suburbs of the 50s.
How Should Cities Rethink Accessibility?
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities still face major barriers in U.S. cities.
The Dual Risks of COVID-19 and Hurricanes
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Texas is one of several states including Florida, Louisiana, and North Carolina facing the risk of hurricanes amid rising COVID-19 cases.
How Can We Protect Essential Workers During the Pandemic?
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Essential workers have been on the frontlines for the American people since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we take a look at what's being done or not done for them.
