Arun Venugopal appears in the following:
The Quiet Rise of Meth Overdoses During the Opioid Epidemic
Monday, January 20, 2020
There is now a rise in the number of deaths and overdoses from methamphetamine and cocaine.
Richmond Braces for Major Rally Against Gun Control
Monday, January 20, 2020
Thousands of gun rights activists are expected to rally against a series of proposed gun control laws in Virginia.
A New Wave of Progressive Prosecutors and the Barriers They Face
Monday, January 20, 2020
Many left-leaning district attorneys are seeking reforms that are seeing pushback.
Why New York City's Chinese Food Is The Absolute Best
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
From the days of Egg Foo Yung to now, the city's Chinese food scene has gone through a profound transformation. How did we get here?
For Some Immigrants, America’s Loss is Canada’s Gain
Thursday, January 09, 2020
The growing challenge for tech professionals to stay in the U.S. with H-1B visas parallels the Canadian hunger for global talent.
Immigrants Line Up 'In Droves' to Apply for NY Driver's Licenses
Monday, December 16, 2019
A new law that allows undocumented immigrants to apply for and obtain driver's licenses has taken effect.
Does New York City Have Room for More Street Vendors?
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Officials and activists are debating whether more street vendors would be good for New York or clog up sidewalks and hurt other businesses.
99% of Native American Languages are in Danger of Going Extinct
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Despite efforts to preserve them, many indigenous languages in the United States are at risk of going extinct.
Peter King's Problematic Legacy with American Muslims
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Often called a moderate, Congressman Peter King will leave Congress with accusations of demonizing Muslims.
The State of Gender (In)Equality on Broadway
Monday, October 28, 2019
Increasingly, women theater directors are bumping up against — and in some cases crashing through — the glass ceiling on Broadway.
Does the New York Accent Still Exist?
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Does the New York accent still exist?
Democrats Face Off in Fourth Presidential Debate
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
A surging Elizabeth Warren was a target for the crowded field.
From 'The Irishman' to 'Gemini Man': Is De-Aging Technology Worth the Cost?
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Hollywood has been working to improve the digital process of de-aging actors. Two new movies put the latest technology to the test.
Keeping the (633) Languages of New York City Alive
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
New York is one of the world's great repositories of languages. But how can New Yorkers keep their many languages vibrant?
How are the Concerns of Asian Americans Being Considered Ahead of the 2020 Elections?
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Andrew Yang and Kamala Harris have brought Asian American identity into a new national focus.
'Defund Hate' Campaign Takes on Immigration Enforcement
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Progressives and immigrant rights groups hope to rein in ICE and Border Patrol by targeting Congressional funding.
Rohingya Babies Born In Bangladeshi Refugee Camps
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Around the second anniversary of the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims to Bangladesh, we look at the babies that have been left stateless.
U.S. Soccer Fans Rebel Against the Banning of Political Speech in the Stands
Thursday, August 29, 2019
For 33 minutes, many fans of the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders stayed silent. Then, the anti-fascist banners came out.
South Asian Actors Are Finally Getting Hollywood Leads -- No Accent Required
Thursday, August 29, 2019
2019 has seen a spread of movies starring South Asian actors. Is it a sign of a shift, or just a blip?
School Segregation, 45 Years After Pivotal Supreme Court Ruling
Thursday, August 29, 2019
In Milliken v. Bradley, the Supreme Court ruled that federal courts could not mandate desegregation across school district boundaries.
