Meg Dalton

Meg is an associate producer on The Takeaway.

Meg Dalton appears in the following:

U.S. Races to Vaccinate Population As New Variants Emerge

Monday, February 22, 2021

So far, just 5½ percent of the population, or 18 million Americans, have gotten the two doses that experts say are needed for inoculation.  

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Is Your Pandemic Pod Safe?

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Early in the pandemic, many of us formed pods or bubbles—small groups of people we decided to stick with through COVID. 

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The Life and Legacy of Johnny Pacheco and Fania Records

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

On Monday, Johnny Pacheco—the legendary bandleader, musician, and co-founder of the salsa label Fania Records—died at the age of 85.

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The Fight Over a $15 Federal Minimum Wage in Congress

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

As part of his massive coronavirus relief package, President Joe Biden has included a measure to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by the year 2025.  

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Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Anti-Asian Violence Spikes Across the U.S.

Monday, February 15, 2021

In recent weeks, there’s been a surge in violent incidents in the Bay Area and beyond, specifically targeting Asian American elders. 

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Are Crossword Puzzles Becoming More Inclusive?

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Like other parts of the news industry, crosswords have largely been written and edited by older white men. 

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In Some States, People with Disabilities Feel Left Behind in Vaccine Rollout

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

As states continue expanding their vaccine priority groups to people in specific age groups and professions, some people with disabilities are finding themselves excluded. 

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In the U.S., Toxic Heavy Metals Found in Popular Baby Food Products

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

Congressional investigators examined a range of baby food products, from rice cereals to fruit and vegetable purees. 

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Will 2021 Be The Year of Guaranteed Income?

Monday, February 08, 2021

Universal basic income and guaranteed income have slowly gained support among some politicians across the country.

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Super Bowl LV Will Look A Bit Different This Year

Thursday, February 04, 2021

On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for Super Bowl LV.

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The Power of Rest During Difficult Times

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

While it seems counterintuitive to do less right now, there’s a lot of power in rest. 

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The "Last Responders": Two Funeral Directors Share Their Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

Funeral directors have played a vital role in the pandemic since the first wave of COVID-19 last spring. 

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The High Cost of Funerals During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Monday, February 01, 2021

January has been the deadliest month of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. so far, with nearly 80,000 lives were lost over the past few weeks.

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The Biden Administration's Plans to Advance Racial Equity

Thursday, January 28, 2021

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed four new executive orders to address systemic racism and racial inequity. 

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Hitting the Pandemic Wall: What COVID-19 Continues to Mean for Our Mental Health

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 53 percent of adults have said that the pandemic was having a negative impact on their mental health.  

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COVID-19 Vaccines: All of Your Questions Answered

Monday, January 25, 2021

We break down common questions regarding vaccines and their distribution. 

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Is the Biden Administration Ready to Tackle Systemic Racism?

Thursday, January 21, 2021

On Wednesday afternoon, Joe Biden became the first president in U.S. history to denounce white supremacy in an inaugural address. 

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What the Capitol Insurrection Has Meant for Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

All eyes have been on Washington, D.C., since the insurrection at the Capitol earlier this month and with inauguration activities underway. 

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Months Later, Are People Still Turning to Anti-Racist Books?

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Last summer, there was an explosion in popularity of anti-racist books following the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests against police brutality and systemic racism.

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DC Ramps Up Security for Inauguration Following Capitol Insurrection

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Local and federal law enforcement agencies have been ramping up security ahead of the inauguration, transforming part of Washington, D.C. into a de facto militarized security zone. 

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