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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
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.
"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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.