Katerina Barton

Associate Producer for The Takeaway

Katerina Barton appears in the following:

SHElection!: Closing Arguments

Friday, November 04, 2022

In our final installment of our SHElection! series, we look at how the parties, candidates, and campaigns of 2022 are targeting women voters in their closing arguments.

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The Pushback Against Progressive Prosecutors

Thursday, November 03, 2022

How the tide may be turning against the movement to elect progressive district attorneys in cities around the country.

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SHElection!: Kansas' 3rd Congressional District

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

This race in the Sunflower State is a re-match between incumbent Congresswoman Sharice Davids and her two-time challenger Amanda Adkins — who will take home the title?

The Who, What, Why, Where of Political Campaign Ads

Tuesday, November 01, 2022

2022 midterm elections are set to be the most expensive election cycle – we look at what campaign ads candidates are pushing ahead of the election.

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Trick or Treat: Movie Prescriptions for Halloween

Friday, October 28, 2022

Critics Kristen Meinzer and Rafer Guzman recommend different movie prescriptions for different occasions.

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Latino Voters Are The Real Swing State

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Latino voters are the nation’s second-largest group of eligible voters and could be the deciding vote in upcoming elections.

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The Issue of Hunger on College Campuses

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

According to data from 2020, across both two-and-four year colleges, 1 in 3 students experienced food insecurity.

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The Human Toll of U.S. Border Policy for Venezuelan Migrants

Monday, October 24, 2022

Economic and political turmoil in Venezuela has led to a record number of migrants seeking refuge in the United States, but they face complex immigration policies once they arrive.

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Are Reports of the Death of GIFs Greatly Exaggerated?

Monday, October 24, 2022

A decline in online usage have led some to declare that the reaction GIF — animated images often looped from TV and movies — is dead.

How Midterm Campaigns are Framing Crime

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Republicans offering a "tough on crime" narrative are hoping that tapping into voters' concerns on public safety will carry them to victory in the midterms.

Where Abortion Is on the Ballot

Friday, October 07, 2022

Some states will be voting on abortion directly through ballot measures, in other states, races up and down the ballot could tip the balance between abortion protections or restrictions.

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Residents of Color in Fort Myers Are Worried They’ll Be Left Behind in Hurricane Recovery

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Fort Myers, Florida was one of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Ian, and in predominantly Black neighborhoods, many are concerned they won’t get the recovery assistance they need.

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President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Hits Obstacles

Tuesday, October 04, 2022

In a reversal last week, The Biden Administration scaled back the program amidst legal challenges from several GOP-led states.

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What Does It Mean To Be Brown in America?

Monday, October 03, 2022

We talk with Christopher Rivas about his new book, "Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, The Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia and Making It in America."

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Disturbing Photos Reveal Poor Conditions at Rikers

Friday, September 30, 2022

New disturbing photos obtained by Gothamist, reveal just how bad the conditions are at Rikers Island, and the extreme neglect of some of the defendants held there.

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Federal Judge Allows Plan To Put Teens at Angola

Thursday, September 29, 2022

A recent decision from a federal judge allows Louisiana's Governor to move ahead with a plan to relocate incarcerated teens to a facility on the grounds of the state’s penitentiary.

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The Cherokee Nation is Calling for Representation in Congress

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Nearly 200 years after the Cherokee were displaced by forced migration to the West, the tribe is renewing its push to send a non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives.

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What's Behind The Protests in Iran?

Monday, September 26, 2022

We get the latest updates on the women-led protests in Iran after the death of the Mahsa Amini, and we also look at intersection of feminism and revolution in these demonstrations.

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How Expanding Voting Accessibility Helps All Voters

Thursday, September 22, 2022

We’re talking about voting accessibility for people with disabilities, and how making elections more accessible makes casting ballots better and easier for ALL voters.

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Highlighting Health Disparities Facing The Bisexual Community

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

This week marks Bisexual Awareness Week – a week to celebrate the bi-plus community and bring light to the issues that bi-plus individuals face.

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