Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

How a Florida County Followed Trump's Call to Cancel "Fake News"

Thursday, November 07, 2019

The board of commissioners for Citrus County, Florida recently rejected a library's request to renew its New York Times subscription, with one commissioner calling the daily "fake news."

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Democrats Win Control In Kentucky

Wednesday, November 06, 2019

Andy Bashear won a tight vote against opponent incumbent Republican Matt Bevin.

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Can Breathalyzers Actually Make People Safer?

Tuesday, November 05, 2019

A look at how breathalyzers in cars factor into efforts to curb the high numbers of DUIs in the U.S. today.

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A Shakeup on America's Public Lands

Tuesday, November 05, 2019

The Bureau of Land Management plans to move its headquarters from Washington, DC to Grand Junction, Colorado.

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'Harriet' Attempts to Capture the Life of an American Icon

Monday, November 04, 2019

'Harriet' is the first Hollywood feature film to center around the life of Harriet Tubman. But the casting of British actress Cynthia Erivo as Tubman has generated controversy.

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Georgia's Voter Purges Raise Voter Suppression Concerns

Monday, November 04, 2019

State officials announced they will purge more than 300,000 names from voter rolls.

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Is There a Rift Between Trump and the Military?

Thursday, October 31, 2019

This week, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman testified before Congress about his concerns that President Trump pressured the Ukrainian president to investigate Joe Biden.

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The Movement to Decriminalize Sex Work

Thursday, October 31, 2019

The push for decriminalization is gaining national attention, with proposed legislation on the line.

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Disney Unlocks the Vault, but 'Song of the South' Remains Behind Closed Doors

Monday, October 28, 2019

Disney is set to launch a new streaming service, giving audiences access to a range of the studio's films, but one controversial title will remain locked away: "Song of the South."

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS Leader, Killed in US Military Raid

Monday, October 28, 2019

On Sunday morning, President Trump declared Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, dead at a press conference in the White House.

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New York Sues Exxon in Historic Climate Change Case

Monday, October 28, 2019

A trial began last week in which Exxon Mobil is accused of misleading investors — and the public — about how climate change regulations would affect its operations.

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HUD Officials Admit to Withholding Funding from Puerto Rico

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Last week, officials from the Department of Housing and Urban Development admitted that they purposefully delayed sending hurricane relief to Puerto Rico.

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Some Parents are Saying "No" to Homework

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Many parents and teachers think homework needs to be reduced, or even eliminated, for elementary school children. 

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The Key Factors for Protests Around the World

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

At the heart of many of these protests are the increasing level of inequality and distrust, and disgust, with the inner workings of government.

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Justin Trudeau Wins a Second Term as Canadian Prime Minister

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

But his diminished standing in government could have implications for the passage of the USMCA.

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Actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph Doesn't Want to Give Audiences a Stereotype

Monday, October 21, 2019

Da'Vine Joy Randolph stars in “Dolemite is My Name,” a new movie out this month that underscores the cultural significance of the blaxploitation era in Hollywood.

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Ohio Purges Voters Amid Growing Concerns of Voter Suppression Across the U.S.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Voter suppression is a longstanding issue in Ohio, and advocates say this case demonstrates the danger posed to voters ahead of 2020.

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Living at the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Immigration

Thursday, October 17, 2019

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While domestic violence affects all kinds of people, immigrant women face a unique set of challenges in getting help and support. 

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New EPA Water Rule Attempts to Deliver Safer Drinking Water

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

But the rule does fall short of removing all lead water pipes.

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Chicago Tackles Gun Violence with Community Outreach

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

The city is trying to reduce gun violence by identifying and working with the most vulnerable community members using counseling, nonviolence training, and conflict mediation.

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