Lydia McMullen-Laird appears in the following:
Former RNC Chair Michael Steele on Why He's Fighting to Defeat Donald Trump
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Michael Steele is the former chair of the Republican National Committee, but this year Steele joined The Lincoln Project to ensure that President Donald Trump is not reelected.
Democrats Gain Edge in Quest to Overtake the Senate
Friday, October 16, 2020
Take a look inside the political landscapes of Texas and South Carolina where Senate races are heating up.
Wisconsin and Other Midwestern States See Concerning Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Takeaway checks in on the state of the virus across the country, including in Wisconsin and other hotspots, and what the public can expect in the coming months.
The Role of Faith in Processing the Grief and Pain of 2020
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
In a year that feels never-ending when it comes to death and despair, many Americans are leaning on their faith to get through it.
What the Pandemic Has Meant for Division of Labor in the Home
Monday, September 28, 2020
Despite men spending more time at home, domestic responsibilities are disproportionately falling on women, everything from doing the housework to teaching their children.
Protests Erupt Around the Country After Grand Jury Announcement on Breonna Taylor Case
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Protests erupted around the country last night in reaction to the long-awaited decision in the case of the killing of Breonna Taylor.
How Senate Races Are Being Impacted By RGB's Death
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death and her now-vacant seat are ratcheting up the pressure in some key Senate races this November.
How Continual Crises in Puerto Rico Have Affected the Island's Mental Health
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Hurricane Maria, earthquakes, political instability, femicide: all of these have a significant impact on people's mental health.
Notorious RBG: How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became a Cultural Icon
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg achieved a kind of rock-star status, especially with young people later in life.
The Mental Health Effects of Living Through Disasters
Monday, September 21, 2020
In Houston, 50 percent of residents have dealt with emotional distress since Hurricane Harvey.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Her Life and Legacy, and the Path Ahead
Monday, September 21, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at age 87. She was the second woman ever appointed to the high court and a fierce proponent of equal rights for women.
TikTok Strikes a Deal with U.S.-Based Oracle
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The tech company Oracle has been chosen as the U.S. media partner for TikTok, the popular video-sharing social media app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.
Human Activity Causes Animal Populations to Fall 68% in the Past 50 Years
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
A new report from the World Wide Fund for Nature shows that animal populations have fallen 68% in the past 50 years.
The Effects of Underrepresentation of People of Color in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Many of the companies working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine have so far fallen short when it comes to recruiting people of color to participate in trials.
Wildfires in the American West: A Lockdown within a Lockdown
Monday, September 14, 2020
The American West is burning. In California, Oregon, Colorado, and Washington, record wildfires are leaving behind a trail of unprecedented devastation.
"The Price of Cheap Food": California Farmworkers Continue to Harvest Amid the Wildfires
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
Farmer workers in California are left to grapple with two threats: COVID-19 and wildfires.
Trump Directs Agencies to End Racial Sensitivity Trainings
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
Over the weekend, President Trump also threatened to cut off funding from California schools if they use the New York Times' 1619 Project.
The Challenges of Completing the Census During a Pandemic
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
The Census Bureau will stop counting in San Diego and other parts of the country on September 18. That date is even earlier than the previous September 30th deadline.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Coal Plant Wastewater Rule
Thursday, September 03, 2020
The rule had long been criticized by coal industry leaders for the costs it added to energy production.
Protests Put Spotlight on the Relationship Between Armed White Vigilantes, Militia Groups, and Law Enforcement
Monday, August 31, 2020
Armed vigilantes and militia groups are showing up to Black Lives Matter protests across the country.
