Ellen Frankman

Takeaway Senior Producer

Ellen Frankman appears in the following:

Congress Debates the Farm Bill as Deadline Approaches

Thursday, June 21, 2018

A look at the potential outcomes of the Farm Bill and its impact on farmers. 

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For Families Separated at the Border, Different States of Detention

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

A look inside two types of detention facilities, as Border Patrol finds itself unable to humanely process families being separated by the Trump administration's zero tolerance policy.

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Ahead of North Korea Summit, President Trump Spurns U.S. Allies

Monday, June 11, 2018

On Tuesday, one of the most widely anticipated diplomatic events in recent history will be carried out at an island resort in Singapore.

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Puerto Ricans Pay the Price for Debt Crisis

Thursday, June 07, 2018

Puerto Rico is facing the biggest local government bankruptcy ever filed in the United States. The territory is currently 72 billion dollars in debt.

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On 50th Anniversary Of His Father's Death, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Finds Meaning In RFK's Life

Wednesday, June 06, 2018

On June 5, 1968, Senator Kennedy was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles shortly after winning California's Democratic presidential primary.

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One Woman Works to Fight the Link Between Trauma and Incarceration

Tuesday, June 05, 2018

In 1986, Donna Hylton was sentenced to 25-years-to-life for kidnapping and second degree murder. Inside Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, she was Inmate #86G0206.

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Senator Merkley Denied Access to Migrant Children's Facility in Texas

Tuesday, June 05, 2018

Over the weekend, Senator Jeff Merkley visited a migrant children's shelter in Brownsville, Texas. A little more than 16 minutes later, police were called and requested that he leave. 

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In Miami, Combating Climate Change Block by Block

Tuesday, June 05, 2018

In light of sea-level-rise threats, local organizations have begun to shift their missions towards resources and solutions in greater Miami that combat climate change.

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Olympic Heads Grilled by Congress Over Sexual Abuse Scandals

Thursday, May 24, 2018

On Wednesday, the acting head of the U.S. Olympic Committee and representatives from individual sports testified before Congress around issues of sexual abuse in the Olympic community.

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McDonald's Workers Allege Sexual Harassment by Colleagues

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

On Tuesday, 10 women who have worked at McDonald's locations across nine U.S. cities lodged sexual harassment complaints against the company.

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New Report Examines Diversity in America’s Newsrooms

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

A new report out today considers the current state of racial and gender diversity in newsrooms around the country.

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The Gun Talk: How to Broach the Topic of School Shootings With Your Children

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Parents all over the country are grappling with how to talk to their kids about mass shootings. We sit down with two of them.

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"These are animals": The Risks of Dehumanizing Language

Friday, May 18, 2018

In a roundtable discussion with local California politicians and law enforcement officials, President Trump referred to some immigrants as "animals."

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Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Testifies to Congress

Thursday, May 17, 2018

The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower testified before Congress on Wednesday. Calls for clarity around terms and conditions for internet users are growing louder.

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Junot Díaz Allegations Prompt Debate Over Race and Identity

Thursday, May 17, 2018

A group of prominent Latina scholars have penned an open letter defending Junot Díaz against what they describe as unfair media treatment.

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"Jewel's Catch One" Jives to Legacy of Black Disco in Los Angeles

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

A new documentary from creator C. Fitz explores the legacy of America's oldest black-owned disco club, as well as the life of businesswoman and activist Jewel Thais-Williams.

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Congressman Ro Khanna Wants to Slash Income Inequality

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat representing Silicon Valley, is working on a bill aimed at boosting the middle class by expanding the 'Earned Income Tax Credit.'

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Study: Nearly All Teachers Pay for School Supplies Out of Pocket

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

According to a new report out this week, 94% of teachers pay for classroom supplies out of pocket. Yet still, many teachers have to work a second job just to scrape by.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Sports Gambling

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

A new decision from the Supreme Court is paving the way to broader legalization sports betting, a practice that was previously restricted by federal law.

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U.S. Embassy Opens in Jerusalem, Straining an Already Divided City

Monday, May 14, 2018

On the eve of 'Nakba,' a day when Arabs commemorate the loss of the land they see as their own, the United States government opens the doors to its new embassy in Jerusalem.

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