Andres O'Hara appears in the following:
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.
Civil Servants, Marginalized for Years, are Pushing Back
Monday, October 21, 2019
The Trump administration’s attack on career diplomats and intelligence officials started as soon as he came into office. But now, civil servants are talking to Congress.
How Libraries Are Bridging the Digital Divide
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
When people don’t have internet at home, or don't know how to use digital tools, they turn to their local libraries.
From Resilience to Resistance: The Toll of Hurricane Maria, Two Years Later
Thursday, September 19, 2019
This Friday marks two years since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico.
A New California Bill is a Game-Changer for the Gig Economy
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Uber and Lyft have vowed to spend $30 million to fight the bill.
How "Hustlers" Is Changing the Portrayal of Strippers in Hollywood
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The film's writer and director, Lorene Scafaria, hired the stripper Jacqueline Francis to consult on the movie. Jacqueline ensured that the film dealt with the subject honestly.
What North Carolina's Special Election Means for 2020
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The Takeaway also looks at John Bolton's exit and what that might mean for Trump’s foreign policy and the 2020 election.
Has a New Norm Been Broken with the NOAA Controversy?
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Millions of Americans were looking to the federal government for life-saving information about Hurricane Dorian. They got a political fiasco.
Methane Regulation Rollbacks Meet Resistance from Oil and Gas Companies
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
Environmental organizations, climate scientists and public health groups, as well as oil and gas companies, have all spoken out against this rollback.
In Kashmir and Elsewhere, Digital Authoritarianism is on the Rise
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Kashmir's blackout has meant that millions of people in the state have not been able to communicate with the outside world, so reports on conditions in Kashmir have been scarce.
Will Brazil's Far-Right President Fight Raging Fires in the Amazon?
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Brazil’s space research center reported a 77 percent increase in fires in the Amazon. Climate scientists worry that large parts of this rain forest will not be recoverable.
The Risks of Denying the Flu Vaccine to Migrant Children
Thursday, August 22, 2019
The government will not administer the flu vaccine to families in detention camps, despite the fact that several children in detention facilities have died as a result of the flu.
Homelessness is on the Rise, Despite Efforts at Intervention
Monday, August 19, 2019
While homelessness as a whole has been going down since 2007, in the 2017-2018 years, there was a slight increase in homelessness nationwide.
The Historical Precedent for Trump's 'Public Charge' Rule
Thursday, August 15, 2019
U.S. immigration policy has long been governed by the notion of who deserves to be admitted into the country, and who deserves citizenship.
Why Ambulance Bills are So High, and So Unexpected
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
There’s been a lot of talk in Washington about the high cost of medical care, but one of the biggest sources of surprisingly high bills is from ambulances.
What's the Link Between Our Gut and Our Health?
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Recent research shows that antibiotics and the food we eat play a huge part in maintaining the bacteria in our gut…and could also play a big role in determining how much we weigh.
Police and Protesters Clash at Hong Kong Airport
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Thousands of protesters descended on the international airport in Hong Kong over the weekend and successfully shut the airport down.
The Physical and Psychological Toll of Surviving a Mass Shooting
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
While much of the media coverage on mass shootings is focused on death tolls, the recovery process for survivors of mass shootings tends to get overlooked.
The Political Future of Puerto Rico
Monday, August 05, 2019
Today marks the first week of a new era for Puerto Rico without Ricardo Roselló as its leader, following his resignation on Friday.
Coal Miners, Protesting Unpaid Wages, Block Train Tracks
Thursday, August 01, 2019
On July 1st, the mining company BlackJewel LLC, the 6th largest coal producer in the country, filed for bankruptcy, and the fate of its 1,700 employees remains unclear.