T.J. Raphael appears in the following:
Ukraine & The Significance of a Statue
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
On Sunday Ukrainian protesters toppled a statue of Vladimir Lenin in Kiev. It was a move seen by one member of Parliament as “the end of the Soviet occupation and the beginning of the...
How Much Power Should the E.P.A. Have?
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Today the Supreme Court hears arguments in the case Environmental Protection Agency vs. EME Homer City Generation. At the heart of the case is the question of who has the power to act...
The Battle for the Future of the N.S.A.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Revelations by former N.S.A. contractor Edward Snowden have set of a fierce debate over national security and personal privacy, and the debate has become particularly intense for the ...
Deal Reached on Military Sexual Assault Bill
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
The House and Senate have come to a compromise on a bill that would strengthen protections for victims of sexual assault in the military and keep Guantanamo Bay open. The measure is t...
The Myth of Race & Its Historical Consequences
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Race is embedded the fabric of American culture, and racial categories and their implications persist today. In "A Dreadful Deceit: The Myth of Race from the Colonial Era to Obama's A...
The Road Ahead for Syria & the OPCW
Monday, December 09, 2013
On Tuesday, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons will accept their Nobel Peace Prize in Stockholm. Last month, they triumphantly met their deadline for the removal...
Retro Report: The Exxon Valdez Disaster
Monday, December 09, 2013
This week our friends at Retro Report look back at a cold March night in 1989 when the tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground off the coast of Southern Alaska, spilling 11 million gallons of...
How to Combat Poverty: Lessons from History
Monday, December 09, 2013
As the president and Congress debate the minimum wage and the efficacy of food stamps, a new book by Dr. Mical Raz challenges the underpinnings of our understanding of poverty and how...
Governors Petition EPA for Tighter Regulations
Monday, December 09, 2013
Today governors of eight Northeastern states plan to petition the Environmental Protection Agency to force tighter air pollution regulations on nine Rust Belt and Appalachian states. ...
Hundreds of Thousands Take to Ukrainian Streets
Monday, December 09, 2013
Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Ukraine on Sunday to take part in demonstrations against the government. During the unrest in the capital city of Kiev, prot...
Holiday Etiquette in a Digital Age
Monday, December 09, 2013
It’s the holidays—a time of year when we’re expected to be on our best behavior. But how do you navigate a season steeped in tradition, in our non-traditional digital age? Gifts or gi...
Vast Number of Silent Films Lost to History
Monday, December 09, 2013
Silent movies are still the earliest cinematic record of our time—even if they have long been surpassed by more exciting forms of theater. Unfortunately, the Library of Congress has r...
As The World Pays Tribute, The Takeaway Remembers Nelson Mandela
Friday, December 06, 2013
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead,” Nelson Mandela once said.
Today, the world mourns the loss of the great Nelson Mandela, ...
Fast Food Workers Strike in 100 Cities
Thursday, December 05, 2013
As fast food workers in 100 cities strike for a wage of $15 an hour and the right to form a union without interference, The Takeaway hears from two fast food workers about what it's l...
Can Obama's Inequality Message Win Back Millennials?
Thursday, December 05, 2013
President Barack Obama has revived his populist message and made a case for the Affordable Care Act as a vehicle to reduce income inequality. Jonathan Alter, journalist and author of ...
Eating Healthier on Food Stamps
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Fast food appealing for so many Americans is because it’s often significantly cheaper than fresh, healthy equivalents. A new study offers one model of how to change that. By offering ...
Can 'The Sound of Music' Remake Succeed?
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Tonight, a new version of “The Sound of Music,” starring Carrie Underwood, will be performed live on NBC. But early buzz about the special has been anything but kind. Can this remake ...
Kim Jong Un Ousts Uncle From Leadership Role
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
According to South Korean intelligence, there is a major power shift occurring in North Korea. Dictator Kim Jong Un has reportedly ousted his uncle Jong Sung Taek—the most experienced...
A Call For Digital Christmas Lyrics
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
If you've got ideas about how your favorite holiday tunes can take a modern spin, send us your digital Christmas lyrics—upgrade "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," or choose any carol. H...
The Science of Charitable Giving
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Last year, Giving Tuesday brought $10 million in dollars of donations to charities, though it's a small sum compared to the billions of dollars spent on all other shopping days like B...
