Ellen Frankman appears in the following:
No, Family Separation Did Not Deter Migrants from Coming to the U.S.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
The numbers show that, contrary to the Trump Administration's goals, the practice of family separation did not prevent migrants from coming to the U.S.
Farmers Get Relief as Tariffs Hit Home
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
On July 6, a 25 percent tariff on U.S. soybean imports into China took effect. Less than a month later, farmer Wayne Fredericks says he is noticing a change in his bottom line.
Affirmative Action Hangs in the Balance
Monday, July 23, 2018
After President Trump's rollback of Obama-era affirmative action guidelines, and Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement, race-based college admissions could become a thing of the past.
Black Lives Matter: Five Years On
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Five years after Black Lives Matter coalesced into a national movement for social and racial justice, co-founder Patrisse Cullors reflects on the group's progress and impact.
Trump and Putin Meet in Helsinki
Monday, July 16, 2018
President Trump and President Putin meet one-on-one, under the cloud of sanctions, election interference and ongoing war in Syria. What will be the outcome?
Guatemalan Mother Still Separated from Son Following Self-Deportation from the U.S.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
The story of one woman who self-deported and has still not been reunited with her son.
"All this time went by and I'm still in a database": Questions Arise Regarding Police Gang Databases
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
As we look into New York Police Department's gang database, we speak with someone who says he is included, but does not deserve to be on it.
"This is focused — precision policing at its best": Chief Explains NYPD's Gang Database
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Our series on policing turns to New York Police Department's so-called "gang database." We are joined by an NYPD chief who discusses the database's specifics.
Change the Law by Changing the Judges: Kavanaugh's Nomination Points to Influence of The Federalist Society
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court points to The Federalist Society, a right wing think tank which has been influential in shaping the judiciary for decades.
Europe's Win in the World-Cup A Sign of Colonial History and Economic Prowess
Monday, July 09, 2018
It’s an all European semi finals in the World Cup.
"Out of Many, One." But Do We Have One American Identity?
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
E Pluribus Unum — Out of Many, One — is inscribed on the Great Seal of the United States. But do Americans share a common identity unique to this country? We explore that idea.
Yeni's Story: A Migrant Family Reunited
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Beth Fertig, senior reporter with WNYC, speaks with us about Yeni, a Guatemalan migrant woman who was separated from her children by the Trump Administration.
What Does Patriotism Mean to You?
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
As we head into July 4th, our big question today is this: are you feeling patriotic this year?
Kennedy’s Retirement a Game Changer for Supreme Court
Friday, June 29, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has vowed to bring that nominee to a vote by the fall, and now the pressure is on Democrats to resist a confirmation.
Without Kennedy as the Swing Vote, What's the Future of the Court?
Thursday, June 28, 2018
On Wednesday, on the last day of the term, Justice Kennedy announced his retirement. We look at Kennedy’s departure through the focus of his role as the swing vote.
Teachers Run for State Seats in Oklahoma
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Nearly 100 public school teachers and administrators threw their hats into the ring primarily for state legislative races.
Nigeria's Super Eagles Team Squared Up Against Argentina in Yesterday's World Cup
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
It was do or die for both Nigeria and Argentina in Tuesday’s Men’s World Cup match.
Tens of Thousands of Former For-Profit College Students Await Debt Relief
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
A federal judge in California recently ordered the Education Department to stop collecting on loans of students who attended schools run by the now defunct Corinthian Colleges.
Harley-Davidson to Shift Some Production Overseas
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
On Monday, Harley-Davidson announced that it will begin shifting some production of motorcycles for European customers out of the United States to avoid retaliatory tariffs.
Understanding Today's ICE Through the Past
Monday, June 25, 2018
Two former top ICE officials give an inside look at the agencies past and how they view its actions today.