Tanzina Vega appears in the following:
Educators Can't Use State Funding to Help Child Migrants, Texas Says
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
The Texas Education Agency says state funds can't go towards migrants in federal custody in large shelters in their state.
The Four-Day School Week: A Closer Look at the Rising Trend
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Since the Great Recession, a number of school districts have cut back the school week from five days to four. A look at this growing trend and its consequences.
Arizona Governor Taps Former Senator Jon Kyl to Take John McCain's Seat
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Governor Doug Ducey announced Jon Kyl's appointment at a press conference on Tuesday.
Ayanna Pressley on Path to Become the First Black Woman Elected to Congress from Massachusetts
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
In Massachusetts 7th Congressional District, there was a big upset as Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley defeated 10-term incumbent Congressman Michael Capuano.
"Bisbee '17" Unearths a Deportation Buried in an Arizona Town's Past
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
A new documentary, “Bisbee ‘17,” casts current residents of Bisbee, Arizona in reenactments of one of their town's darkest moments, the deportation of over 1,000 striking miners.
Supreme Court Nominee Hearing Before the Senate Continues...And it is Heated
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
We continue our look at Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee as he enters day two of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing.
The Supreme Court and the Cultural Battle Within America's Public Schools
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
In a new book, law professor Justin Driver argues that the Supreme Court has failed to protect the constitutional rights of public school students since the 1970s.
Brazil's National Museum Burned Down. What Does This Tell Us of the Brazilian Government?
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
The fire at the National Museum based in Rio de Janeiro may just be an expression of larger institutional problems with Brazil's government.
Reuters Journalists in Myanmar Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
The two Reuters journalists charged with obtaining state secrets in Myanmar were sentenced to seven 7 years in prison by a judge.
The U.S. Government Has Denied Passports to Citizens Living on the Border, Placing Their Citizenship in Question
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
The U.S. government alleges that many people living along the U.S. border have illegitimate and fraudulent birth certificates, placing their legal status in question.
Chicago Police Officer Heads to Trial for Shooting Death of Laquan McDonald
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
Officer Jason Van Dyke is charged with murder for the 2014 shooting death of 17-year-old McDonald.
Why Don't More Americans Vote?
Monday, September 03, 2018
A breakdown of voter turnout, disenfranchisement, and apathy across the country.
"Crazy Rich Asians" Screenwriters Discuss the Thrill of Writing a Movie with an All-Asian Cast
Thursday, August 16, 2018
The screenwriters of this month’s movie, “Crazy Rich Asians,” break down the challenges of producing the first major Hollywood release in decades to star an all-Asian cast.
Indian Migrants are Also Caught Up in the Immigration Enforcement System
Thursday, August 16, 2018
We continue to look at the migrant crisis and look to Indian migrants currently embroiled in the immigration detention system.
Ebola Outbreak Reaches Combat Zone in Democratic Republic of Congo
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Officials are worried that regional conflict could slow efforts to block Ebola's spread.
Florida Coastline Besieged By Algae Bloom
Thursday, August 16, 2018
A toxic algae bloom has been devastating parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast region.
Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, Dies at 76
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin passed away Thursday of pancreatic cancer. Yale professor Daphne Brooks has this appreciation of the artist she says "conveyed the inner lives of black folks."
Hundreds of School Closures, Decreased Enrollment and a Brand New Charter School in Puerto Rico
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Citing economic concerns and a drop in enrollment, the Puerto Rican government announced plans to close hundreds of schools this year. But this coming Monday, one school will open.
Decolonizing: iLe Premieres New Song and Calls for Puerto Rico's Independence
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Puerto Rican singer iLe joins us to premiere her newest song, "Odio," and to discuss Puerto Rico's independence.
Christine Hallquist: First Openly Transgender Nominee for Governor
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Can Christine Hallquist unseat sitting Republican Governor Phil Scott in November and become the nation’s first transgender governor?
