T.J. Raphael appears in the following:
The Last Land Dispute Between the U.S. and Canada
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Off the coast of Maine, or off the coast of Nova Scotia? That's the question surrounding Machias Seal Island, where American and Canadian lobstermen fight for sovereignty.
A Strange Alliance Rallies Around Sentencing Reform
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Republicans and Democrats can't agree on much. But after decades of gridlock, there is new momentum in Congress to revise federal sentencing laws.
Republicans and Democrats: America's Two Tyrants?
Monday, July 27, 2015
While some may feel there are plenty of options for the 2016 election—16 Republicans and four Democrats are in the running—Americans still only have two parties to choose from.
Celebrating 25 Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Friday, July 24, 2015
Activist and early pioneer Judy Heumann explains what the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act means for the millions of Americans with disabilities.
'Bamboozled' & 'Fleeced': Rhetoric Flies in Congress Around Iran Deal
Friday, July 24, 2015
Lawmakers in Congress say the U.S. has been "bamboozled" and "fleeced" by the Iranians. But America's partners in the global community stand by the deal.
Gunman Kills 2, Injures 9 at Louisiana Theater
Friday, July 24, 2015
Last night's shooting is the eighth mass shooting in Louisiana this year alone. There have been 204 days in 2015 so far, and last night's shooting was the 204th mass shooting this year.
Nicki Minaj's Valid Argument About Race & The Music Industry
Friday, July 24, 2015
It was branded as a Twitter feud between female artists, but underneath the media frenzy was one artist's genuine concern about race, body image, and the music industry.
Living with Alzheimer's, As a Patient and a Caregiver
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's; 15.5 million serve as their caregivers. A new drug offers a glimmer of hope. How should caregivers care for themselves in the meantime?
Why Your Greek Tragedy References Are All Wrong
Thursday, July 23, 2015
The news out of Greece has been terrible, and so have the headlines. It seems no media outlet can quite resist the opportunity to (wrongly) make some reference to Greek tragedy.
Pope Recruits Mayors to Confront Human Trafficking, Climate Change
Thursday, July 23, 2015
What's the connection between human trafficking and climate change? This week Pope Francis invited mayors from cities around the globe to the Vatican to work on both issues.
Texas Jail Where Woman Died Did Not Comply with Standards
Thursday, July 23, 2015
“We did issue a notice of non-compliance based upon a records review of the Waller County Jail,” says Brandon Wood, the executive director of Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Why D.C. Has Done Away With Bail
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Our nation's capital effectively eliminated monetary bail in the 1990s and is held up as a model of what a better pretrial system could look like.
What Aliens Would Hear if They Intercepted Our Radio Waves
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Once radio waves are transmitted from Earth, they travel indefinitely through space. Now there's an online program that lets you see how far certain pop songs have traveled.
Muslim Comedian Roundtable: Testing the Limits of Islam & Humor
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Joking about religion is controversial. But stand up comedians are jumping in at the Muslim Funny Fest in New York this week.
5 Years Later, Barney Frank Says the U.S. Financial System is Strong
Monday, July 20, 2015
It has been five years since the passing of the Dodd-Frank Act. We spoke to Barney Frank about how the Act has stood up, and the current state of the financial system.
Report Connects The Dots Between Drugs, Fame and Bill Cosby
Monday, July 20, 2015
So far, 36 women have come forward to accuse Cosby of inappropriate sexual behavior.
The Story of Kenny Fomby, J.R.
Monday, July 20, 2015
We begin our series on the U.S. bail system with the story of Kenny Fomby, J.R., who, at the age of 19, was held in jail for over six months on charges that were later dropped.
Extended Interview: A Visit With The Queen of The Indies
Saturday, July 18, 2015
In this special extended interview, Parker Posey sits down with The Takeaway to discuss her huge career, working with Woody Allen, and the challenges of being a woman in Hollywood today.
Why Does This Texan Fear a Federal Invasion?
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Blame it on a routine military exercise code named Jade Helm 15.
NYT Sports Editor Defends Serena Williams Coverage
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The day before Serena Williams competed for—and won—her sixth Wimbledon title, a New York Times story on the body images of Williams and her rivals set off an avalanche of criticism.
