Ellen Frankman appears in the following:
"I Do Not Identify as American": A Native Perspective on Identity
Friday, May 11, 2018
There are 567 federally recognized Native tribes in this country. But many of the labels foisted upon them do not match how Natives actually view themselves.
America's Religious Identity Experiences Major Shifts
Thursday, May 10, 2018
There is a complex transformation afoot in America's collective religious identity.
America's Elite: Aristocrats for the Modern Era
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
They're maligned and abused in public, yet are the object of obsession on reality television. Who are the so-called 'elite,' and why do we love to hate them?
Gina Haspel Faces Tough Confirmation to Head C.I.A.
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
President Trump's pick to serve as the director of the C.I.A. Gina Haspel is expected to be challenged about her role in the agency's use of controversial interrogation tactics.
Primary Results Set Up Midterm Fight in November
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
On Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats poured out to the polls for primary races in four states, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The Making of Childish Gambino's 'This Is America'
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
A producer behind Childish Gambino's video for 'This is America' breaks down the creative process behind the viral hit.
The Overlooked Faces of America's Working Class
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
The American perception of the working class has traditionally been associated with the image of a white, male industrial worker. But changing realities are complicating that picture.
President Trump Suggests Full Pardon for Jack Johnson
Monday, April 23, 2018
Johnson was arrested in 1913 for driving across state lines with his white girlfriend. The Nation's Dave Zirin argues that Johnson's family should refuse a presidential exoneration.
"Ghost Boys" Tackles Police Violence for a Young Audience
Monday, April 16, 2018
"Ghost Boys" novelizes the experience of police brutality, when a young black child is shot by an officer mistaking his toy for a weapon.
Trump Set to Announce Response to Syrian Gas Attack, Weighing Missile Strike
Thursday, April 12, 2018
President Trump told reporters he would announce plans to potentially strike Syria within a few days of the chemical gas attack that killed more than 40 civilians.
Mark Zuckerberg Grilled On Data Privacy Before Congress
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Mark Zuckerberg testified for five hours at an open congressional hearing in the wake of a massive data breach scandal affecting upwards of 87 million users.
Neil Gorsuch Satisfies Conservatives in First Year on Highest Court
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Freshman Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch was appointed following the death of a notably conservative jurist. But conservatives aren't complaining about the replacement.
Attack at YouTube HQ Points to Rise in Workplace Homicides
Thursday, April 05, 2018
An attack at YouTube HQ in California on Tuesday points to an alarming increase in workplace homicides.
Tariffs, Trade Wars and Soybeans
Tuesday, April 03, 2018
Fears of a burgeoning trade war between the U.S. and China sent markets tumbling and are keeping manufacturers on edge.
Latest Cabinet-Level Shakeup at White House Ousts V.A. Secretary Shulkin
Thursday, March 29, 2018
In a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, President Trump announced that he will be replacing his secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Ransomware Attack in Atlanta Puts U.S. Cities on Notice
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Ransomware attacks, like the one that took government services offline in Atlanta last week, are becoming an increasingly common threat for cities across the U.S.
Asian Americans May Lose Out in Trump Administration's Census
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
On Monday night, the Commerce Department formally announced that it will add a citizenship question to the 2020 census form.
Sacramento Tensions High as City Prepares for Stephon Clark's Funeral
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
The city of Sacramento is coming off of days of protest and anguish after an unarmed black man was shot dead by police.
Can White House Staffers and a Porn Star Break Free From Reported NDAs?
Friday, March 23, 2018
New legal scrutiny is being applied to reports of stifling non-disclosure agreements that have kept White House staffers and porn stars from talking about the president.
New Trump Adviser Once Backed Regime Change in Iran, North Korea
Friday, March 23, 2018
With National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster on the outs, President Trump has picked John Bolton as his replacement. But what to make of his past remarks about "regime change?"