Zach Gottehrer-Cohen appears in the following:
A Look at the Juneteenth Hearing on Slavery Reparations Bill
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Slavery reparations have entered the mainstream political discourse. We take a look at a congressional hearing on a bill that would move it forward.
Gerrymandering in 2010 Set the Stage for This Year's Anti-Abortion Laws
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
How are abortion clinics in anti-abortion states faring under the legislative burdens? How are providers doing with their neighbors? And how did we get here?
Hong Kong's Business Community Is Protesting, Too
Thursday, June 13, 2019
For the past few days, the streets of Hong Kong have been filled with the sounds of protest.
Border Patrol Camera Data Hacked, Released
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
This week, Customs and Border Protection announced that hackers had stolen license plate images and travelers’ photos in what some inside the agency are calling a “major incident.”
Extradition Protests in Hong Kong are About Autonomy
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
A proposal to extradite certain criminals to mainland China has brought over 1 million protesters to the streets of Hong Kong.
Is the U.S. Immigration Policy 'Inhumane?'
Monday, June 10, 2019
Last week, the Trump administration announced that it will cut funding for soccer and education programs for unaccompanied children in federal custody.
Seeking Asylum as a Transgender Woman
Thursday, June 06, 2019
Navigating the asylum system is hard. But for transgender women, it can be unsafe, or even life-threatening.
Politics and Voting in the Lone Star State
Thursday, April 11, 2019
First, a look at investigations into Texas's effort to remove thousands of voters from the rolls; Then a look at what Texas voters are looking for going into election season 2020.
Georgia Bill to Regulate Journalism an 'Opportunity' for Dialogue
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
A bill in Georgia would force reporters to turn over their notes for an ethical review. It's likely not going to pass, but it's a wake-up call for journalists.
The U.S. Label Iran's IRGC a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Tuesday, April 09, 2019
On Monday, the United States government made an unprecedented move against Iran.
A Look at Israeli Politics Before Election Day
Monday, April 08, 2019
On April 9, Israelis will head to the polls. We take a look at late-breaking news stories that could sway voters and talk about what the government will look like going forward.
Tracking Chemical Incidents In Texas
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Houston, Texas is the heart of the petrochemical industry. But are chemical fires and explosions that send toxic fumes into the air just the cost of doing business?
McConnell Moves To Limit Debates Over Judges To Two Hours
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
Mitch McConnell’s latest push to fill the courts with young conservative judges involves a rule change that would limit floor debate over nominations to two hours total.
In Hulu's "Shrill," a Fat-Phobic World Is the Punchline
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
Shrill, based on the Lindy West memoir of the same name, explores the personal story of a self-described fat woman in pursuit of her own lost power.
Bangladesh Plans to Relocate 100,000 Rohingya to Cyclone-Prone Island
Monday, March 25, 2019
To deal with its growing refugee problem, Bangladesh is planning to move 100,000 Rohingya Muslims to a small island that might not be able to safely accommodate them.
New Threat To Felon Voting In Florida
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Last November, Floridians voted to give the right to vote back to felons who had served their sentences. But new bills threaten to disenfranchise almost half of of them again.
Recovering From The Midwest Floods
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Last week, an intense winter storm swept the Midwest. The floods that followed were the worst in 50 years. What can farmers do to protect themselves from extreme weather?
'Secret' Treatment Centers Holding Special Needs Minors Who Cross Border
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
In apparent violation of rules on caring for and holding migrant children with special needs, 'secret' treatment centers were not disclosed, even to the minors’ attorneys.
Some Progress On Native American Voting Rights
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Washington state just passed a first-of-its-kind law that ensures Native Americans aren't disenfranchised simply because they have a non-traditional address.
ICE Using License Plate Tracker Database to Find Undocumented People
Monday, March 18, 2019
Last January, ICE paid over $6 million to get access to a privately maintained database of license plates, and the movements of the cars they’re registered to.