Ellen Frankman

Takeaway Senior Producer

Ellen Frankman appears in the following:

On Patrol in President Duterte's War Against Drugs

Thursday, December 29, 2016

A journalist goes on patrol with the Manilla police department.

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First Ladies and First Daughters

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

While Melania has opted to take a back seat, Ivanka steps into the limelight of the presidency.

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Photojournalists, Filmmakers Call for Encrypted Cameras

Thursday, December 22, 2016

More than 150 filmmakers and photojournalists signed a letter calling for camera manufacturers to build encryption into their products to help protect individuals behind the lens.

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Former Syrian Ambassador: U.S. ‘Complicit’ in Aleppo Brutality

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Ambassador Ryan Crocker says that President Obama, U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power, and the broader administration are giving Russia a rubber stamp while civilians are slaughtered.

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Berlin Truck Attack Exposes Political Divisions in Germany

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

A truck driver plowed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin on Monday. The attack, which German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called act of terrorism, killed 12 and injured 48 people.

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2016 Is Deadliest Year on Record for Refugee Crossings

Friday, December 16, 2016

As International Migrants Day approaches, new figures reveal that 4,812 migrants and refugees have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea since the beginning of 2016.

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Refugees Cry Out: Who Will Save Syria?

Thursday, December 15, 2016

“We're not humans? It's only because we're Syrians it's OK that we die? ... We’re also human. We also have families. We also have feelings," says one 24-year-old Syrian refugee. 

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1 Billion Yahoo Accounts Hacked

Thursday, December 15, 2016

These accounts are separate from a hack affecting 500 million user accounts in 2014, which Yahoo disclosed this past summer.

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U.S. Senator Ben Cardin: Russia is a U.S. 'Enemy'

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Though the Trump Administration appears to be cozying up to Russia, Senator Ben Cardin has been calling for a more concerted effort to hold Moscow accountable for some time now.

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Assad Takes Control Over Aleppo in Bloody, Brutal Siege

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad have been systematically destroying parts of Aleppo in order to rout out rebel forces threatening his government.

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Russia and U.S. Look to Evacuate Civilians from Aleppo as Crisis Deepens

Friday, December 09, 2016

A possible deal between the U.S. and Russia would permit Syrian rebels to leave Aleppo unharmed, but the likelihood of such a deal seems slim.

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In 2016, What Does a Mandate to Govern Even Mean?

Thursday, December 08, 2016

Hillary Clinton is now leading Donald Trump by more than 2.7 million in the popular vote. In a system where half the country doesn't vote, what constitutes a mandate to govern? 

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Trump Hotel Raising More Questions About Conflicts of Interest

Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Donald Trump’s new Washington hotel will host an event for the Kingdom of Bahrain on Wednesday.

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Veteran: We Must Protect Standing Rock Protesters from Police Violence

Friday, December 02, 2016

An estimated 2,000 veterans will arrive in North Dakota on Sunday. Michael Wood Jr., a former Marine Corps sergeant, explains why he is planning on turning out.

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Without Action, Obama Will Leave Behind a 'Humanitarian Abomination' in Syria

Thursday, December 01, 2016

Ambassador Frederic Hof says it is not too late for this administration to offer some degree of protection to civilians in Syria. 

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Despite Winter Weather, Unity Remains at Standing Rock

Thursday, December 01, 2016

We check in on the situation at Standing Rock, where a growing number of protesters are hunkering down in freezing temperatures as Monday's evacuation deadline approaches. 

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In the Trump Era, Comics Become a Protest Tool

Thursday, December 01, 2016

Alison Bechdel's self-syndicated comic strip "Dykes to Watch Out For" ran for 25 years, and now she's bringing it back for the Trump era. 

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Supreme Court to Re-Examine Intellectual Disability and Execution

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

The court will decide if the state of Texas has used unfair mental health criteria to sentence an intellectually disabled man to death. 

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Senator Cory Booker Says "This is a Crisis"

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Senator Cory Booker contemplates what led to his party's stunning defeat on Election Day and what the American people need most right now from their elected leaders.

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The Future of Black Lives Matter Under a Trump Presidency

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Black Lives Matter is preparing for an administration that will likely be less tolerant than the Obama Administration, with a President-elect who relied on hate in his campaign.

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