Ben Mishiev appears in the following:
New Year. Same Old You.
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Can we start fresh when every step, nap, and calorie are measured? If even a hard-core coder fails at a tech-enabled diet, maybe we need a new way to optimize our quantified selves.
China to Ban Ivory Trade in Response to Endangered Elephants
Monday, January 02, 2017
The Chinese government announced on Friday that it would set a one-year timeline for its legal ivory ban, charting a new path in protecting elephants from extinction.
An Attack on New Years in Istanbul, Turkey
Monday, January 02, 2017
An attack at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey killed at least 39 people and wounded nearly 70. This marks the fourth attack to happen in Turkey within a month's time.
The State of Nuclear Arms Control
Friday, December 30, 2016
A designer of the first hydrogen bomb reflects on the state of nuclear proliferation today.
Venezuelan Military Operates Food Trafficking Amid Hunger Crisis
Thursday, December 29, 2016
An investigation by the Associated Press has found that the Venezuelan military is operating a major food trafficking scheme with millions of their citizens on the brink of starvation.
Ralph Nader Diagnoses the Future of the Progressive Movement
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Former Presidential candidate Ralph Nader reflects on the health of the Democratic party and the movement Bernie Sanders started in 2016.
London Faces Environmental Challenges with Rising Air Pollution
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
London's worsening air pollution has now surpassed Beijing's nitrogen dioxide levels. We look at how failures of regulation led to increased pollution and what can be done to fix it.
United Nations' Resolution Condemns Israeli Settlements
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
This past Friday, the United Nations passed a resolution that demanded a halt to all Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, with the United States abstaining from the vote.
Photography Roundtable: The Most Powerful Images of 2016
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Which images made the biggest impact this year? The Takeaway talks with some of the photographers behind the most memorable and haunting photos of 2016.
As Overdoses Climbed, Big Pharma Flooded West Virginia With Painkillers
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
An investigation by the Charleston Gazette-Mail shows that pharmacies in West Virginia were flooded with 780 million pain killers as overdoses increased across the Mountain State.
How the Assassination of Russia's Ambassador Could Shape Policy
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Monday's assassination of a Russian ambassador comes before defense ministers from Iran, Russia, and Turkey meet today in Moscow to discuss Syria and a solution for Aleppo.
How Damaging are Trump's Conflicts of Interest?
Thursday, December 15, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump has yet to address his many business conflicts of interest. Are his business ties already jeopardizing U.S. interests and democratic norms?
What's Next for Supporters of the Dakota Access Pipeline
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
As Standing Rock protesters and tribal leaders celebrate a victory, supporters of the Dakota Access Pipeline detail what they plan next.
Justice Tested Again After Mistrial in Walter Scott Case
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
A mistrial was declared yesterday in the police shooting death of Walter Scott, an unarmed black man whose shooting and subsequent death was captured on video as he ran from an officer.
The Rise of the Global Far-Right
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Globally, the influence of the far-right continues to grow. Where will nationalist parties gain power next?
Obama’s Last Chance to Let Whistleblowers Make Their Case
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
As President Obama's final term wraps up, activists have been trying to convince the White House to pardon whistleblowers before Donald Trump and his administration come into power.
Trump's Infrastructure Plan: Just a Tax Cut for the Rich?
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump has made infrastructure spending one of the hallmarks of his campaign, but some say wealthy private investors will benefit most from the plan.
Why Some Are Defending the Dakota Access Pipeline
Wednesday, November 02, 2016
Craig Stevens, a spokesperson for the Midwest Alliance for Infrastructure Now, supports the construction and operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Dearborn County, Indiana: A Microcosm for America's Prison Problem
Tuesday, September 06, 2016
Dearborn County, Indiana sends more people to prison per capita than almost any other county in the United States.
President Obama To Meet With China On Climate Change
Friday, September 02, 2016
President Obama is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during 10 day climate change advocacy trip. What influence will it have on the future actions against climate change?