Meg Dalton

Meg is an associate producer on The Takeaway.

Meg Dalton appears in the following:

Can Bystander Intervention Training Help Curb Street Harassment?

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

With anti-Asian attacks and harassment on the rise, there’s been renewed interest in these trainings, especially in light of last week’s shooting in Atlanta.

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Are Vaccine Passports Inevitable in the U.S.?

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

A number of countries, including China and those in the EU, recently announced their plans to implement vaccine passport programs. 

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From Statehood to Self-Determination: The Political Future of Puerto Rico

Friday, March 19, 2021

This month, two different bills aiming to redefine Puerto Rico's relationship to the mainland U.S. have been introduced in Congress. 

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The Deep History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S.

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Recent attacks and violent racism against the AAPI population existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Across the U.S., Republicans Express Hesitancy About Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

According to a CBS News poll, a third of Republicans have said they won’t get vaccinated, with another 20 percent saying they’re unsure. 

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Will the COVID-19 Relief Bill Drastically Reduce Child Poverty?

Monday, March 15, 2021

Signed into law this week, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes an expansion of the child tax credit. 

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A Historic Water Crisis Hits Jackson, Mississippi

Monday, March 15, 2021

While water is now returning to some homes and businesses, others still don’t have running water. 

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President Biden Signs Historic $1.9 Stimulus Bill

Friday, March 12, 2021

Democrats in the House have also recently passed several other landmark bills addressing issues like voting rights, police reform, gun control, and the Equality Act. 

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Iowa Journalist Found Not Guilty Following Arrest at Protests Last Summer

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri was pepper-sprayed and arrested by police while covering the protests in May. 

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Across the U.S., Some States Loosening Pandemic-Related Restrictions

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new guidelines for fully vaccinated people in the U.S.

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Minneapolis Prepares for Trial of Derek Chauvin

Monday, March 08, 2021

The jury selection begins today in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd last May.  

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The State of Police Reform in the U.S.

Monday, March 08, 2021

The murder of George Floyd didn’t just spur calls for police reform in Minneapolis, but in cities and states across America. 

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Domestic Workers Hit Hard By the COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, March 05, 2021

There are an estimated 2.5 million domestic workers in the U.S., the majority of whom are women of color and immigrants. 

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The Power of Journaling in Times of Crisis

Thursday, March 04, 2021

Journals, diaries, and other personal writings have long helped people document and reflect on their lives. 

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What Abortion Rights Look Like Under the Biden Administration

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

The Biden administration is expected to reverse course on four years of anti-abortion policies from the Trump administration.  

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Fatphobia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Monday, March 01, 2021

Fatphobia has long been rampant within the medical establishment and in society overall. 

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The Toll of COVID-19 on Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities in the U.S.

Thursday, February 25, 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 virus itself on AAPI communities is getting far less attention than other racial and ethnic groups. 

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The Overlooked and Pervasive Sexual Abuse of Boys and Young Men

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The sexual assault of boys and men is much more pervasive than we might expect. 

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What's So Special About Mars?

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

For decades, we’ve explored the tiny red dot in the night sky, with each mission getting us a bit closer to understanding its mysteries.  

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What Merrick Garland Will Mean for Domestic Terrorism in the U.S.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

The Capitol insurrection won’t be the first time the nominee for attorney general has had to confront domestic terrorism in his career. 

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