Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

46 Cambodians are Set to be Deported from California. Will Governor Jerry Brown Intervene?

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Cambodians have been deported under every administration since 2003, but there’s been an uptick under the Trump Administration.

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85 Percent of U.N. Countries are Signing On to Improve Safe Migration. Except for the U.S.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Now other countries with right-wing governments may be following the U.S. in pulling out of this agreement.

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Plenty to Cheer for the 2019 Women's World Cup, But Sexism Still Reigns

Monday, December 10, 2018

Breaking down the highs and lows of the lead-up to the Women's World Cup, which takes place this summer in France.

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Mueller Investigation and Cabinet Shakeups: A Pulse Check on Trump's Administration

Monday, December 10, 2018

As 2018 nears its end, we check in on the latest with the Trump Administration.

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'Change Starts With a Small Step': Why One Teacher Brought Kindness to His Classroom

Monday, December 10, 2018

Seventh grade Language Arts teacher Justin Parmenter launched a program worthy of the recognition of our series, America the Kind. 

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'My Worst Nightmare': Black Gun Owners React to Killing of Emantic Bradford

Monday, December 10, 2018

Following the killing of Emantic Bradford Jr. in Alabama, Black gun owners are weighing the risks and challenges of owning firearms in America.

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What Regulations Are Keeping Civilian Drones in Check?

Thursday, December 06, 2018

Following our earlier coverage from the week, we look at the various efforts to increase drone enforcement.

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From Neighbor to Parking Angel to Friend

Thursday, December 06, 2018

Parking in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles is a nightmare. But for two neighbors, a note on left on a door has eased the headaches. 

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Serial Sexual Predator Jeffrey Epstein Avoids Day in Court Amid Scrutiny Over 2007 Plea Deal

Thursday, December 06, 2018

Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, who was U.S. Attorney for Southern Florida at the time, helped Epstein avoid a potential life sentence.

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New Film "ICEBOX" Shows the Emotional Reality of Central American Child Migrants

Thursday, December 06, 2018

The film's director speaks to the research process undertaken to paint a picture of the asylum-seeking process.

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China's Intensifying Crackdown on Uighurs Extends Overseas

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

The Chinese government is targeting Uighurs living abroad in its crackdown against the Muslim minority, its biggest since the Cultural Revolution. 

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How Wisconsin Fails its Black Residents

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

By many measures, Wisconsin is one the worst places for black Americans to live.

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Wisconsin and Michigan: What Do They Tell Us About the Democratic Process?

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

Before the incoming Democratic governors take their seats, Republicans are rushing to pass legislation.

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How We Say Goodbye: Presidential Funerals and Moments of Unity

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

Presidential funerals — and the eulogies delivered at them — have made for memorable moments in the nation’s history, and have been used to call for unity in divisive times.

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Georgia Secretary of State Winner Has Power to Dramatically Overhaul State's Voting System

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

Republican Brad Raffensperger will face pressure to address allegations of voter suppression that may have impacted the state's gubernatorial race.

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Long After the Flames, Smoke From Wildfires Pose Health Dangers

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

A new investigation by Reveal and the Center for Investigating Reporting suggests that wildfires are leaving behind profound health concerns for people in the state.  

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North Carolina Launches Investigation into Possible Election Fraud

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

A Republican victory is in limbo as an investigation is launched in North Carolina to determine whether hundreds of absentee ballots were illegally cast or destroyed. 

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Creepy or Innovative? Privacy or Convenience? It's Time to Talk About Civilian Drones

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

While there are many convenient uses for civilian drones, what are the potential dangers?

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France on the Brink: Anti-Fuel Tax Protests Shake the Country

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

The demonstrations may be a symptom of larger social discontent and anger towards President Macron.

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The Big Business of Detaining Migrant Children

Monday, December 03, 2018

A report published over the weekend in The New York Times details how non-profit organization Southwest Key has made millions detaining migrant children for the federal government. 

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