Tanzina Vega appears in the following:
What Roller Skating Can Tell Us About Race in America
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Roller rinks continue to be one of the most segregated spaces in the country.
Thwarted Terrorist Attack Raises Questions About the Rise of White Nationalism and its Presence in the Military
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
The Military Times reports that 25 percent of service members have been exposed to white nationalism in the ranks.
Venezuela: After a Tense Weekend, What is the Way Forward?
Monday, February 25, 2019
We hear two radically differing perspectives on the way forward for Venezuela.
Lake Erie May Soon Be Granted "Personhood." Here's What It Could Mean.
Monday, February 25, 2019
Residents from Toledo, Ohio will vote on a ballot measure to grant Lake Erie legal rights, in attempts to prevent future pollution.
Robert Kraft's Arrest is Latest Example of an NFL Owner Exploiting Women
Monday, February 25, 2019
Kraft was arrested last week on charges of soliciting prostitutes in Florida.
Africa's Sleeping Giant Goes to the Polls
Monday, February 25, 2019
There’s a lot at stake in these elections — especially when it comes to the Nigerian economy.
Oscar-Winning Documentary Tackles Global Stigma Surrounding Menstruation
Monday, February 25, 2019
The Oscar-winning documentary, "Period. End of Sentence," tells the story of what happened when a group of teens raised money to send a pad maker to a small village outside New Delhi.
Chicago Police Charge 'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett with Staging Assault
Thursday, February 21, 2019
On Wednesday, Jussie Smollett, the openly gay black actor known for his role in the TV series “Empire,” was charged with staging his own assault.
Clarence Thomas Questions Landmark Libel Case, Raising Concerns About Press Freedoms
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Thomas took issue with the landmark Times v Sullivan case from 1964, which provides a broad framework for press freedoms enjoyed today.
Venezuela is Getting Ready for a Showdown Between Maduro and US-Backed Guaido
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Saturday, February 23rd makes a month since Guaido declared himself interim president and the opposition said it must bring aid into the country.
Can the Academy Awards Recover from a Series of Missteps?
Thursday, February 21, 2019
The 91st Academy Awards will be held this Sunday, but in the run up to this year’s ceremony, the focus has been less on the nominees, and more on several missteps made by the Academy.
Report Finds Georgia House Speaker David Ralston Repeatedly Delays Cases
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
An investigation by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Channel 2 Action News found that Georgia House Speaker repeatedly delayed criminal court cases.
Hearing Over Ballot Fraud in North Carolina Centers Around One Political Operative
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Witnesses said they collected absentee ballots from voters, which is illegal in North Carolina.
Even with a Billion Dollars to Fight LA's Homelessness Crisis, the City is Struggling to Respond
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Los Angeles can't spend the money quickly or effectively enough to help the city's tens of thousands of homeless residents.
President Trump's National Emergency Draws Multi-State Challenge; Does the Lawsuit Have Standing?
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
16 states are challenging President Trump's declared national emergency, in what's likely to be a long legal battle.
After Kaepernick's Collusion Settlement, What's Next for NFL Player Activism?
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Last week, Colin Kaepernick settled a grievance with the NFL in which he alleged that NFL owners colluded to bar him from the league. Exact details of the settlement remain confidential.
Amid Measles Outbreak, Facebook Makes it Easy for the Anti-Vaccine Movement to Spread Misinformation
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
The World Health Organization has identified anti-vaccine movements as a threat to global public health.
New York City Passed a New Guidance on Black Hair to Stop Discrimination
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
It’s the first guideline of its kind in the country.
As U.S. Presses for Regime Change in Venezuela, Red Cross and U.N. Warn Against Politicization of Humanitarian Aid
Monday, February 18, 2019
The U.S. has a dark history of using humanitarian aid as a means of hastening regime change abroad.
Hail to the Veep: Unpacking Vice Presidential History
Monday, February 18, 2019
On this President’s Day, The Takeaway looks at the role of the vice president in U.S. history and how Mike Pence has interpreted the job compared to past second-in-commands.
