Meg Dalton appears in the following:
What Four Years of Trump Mean for Mainstream Media
Thursday, January 14, 2021
In the wake of last week's violent insurrection in the Capitol, some mainstream media outlets are finally coming to terms with the danger of the Trump presidency.
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on America's History of Denial
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
From last week’s insurrection to police brutality to mass shootings, denial runs deep in this country.
From the Civil War to the Capitol Insurrection: The History of White Violence in America
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Throughout U.S. history, there’s been a long legacy of white violence echoing last week’s attack at the Capitol.
From the Pulpit to Politics: Rev. Warnock's Senate Win and the Future of the Religious Left
Monday, January 11, 2021
Rev. Warnock won’t be the first ordained member of the clergy to be in Congress; he joins a long legacy of people moving from behind the pulpit to the halls of the Capitol.
What Georgia Tells Us About the Political Future of the American South
Monday, January 11, 2021
Georgia, like many of its Southern neighbors, has consistently voted Republican for decades. But the Democratic win last week may signal a shift for the Democratic Party.
In Kenosha, District Attorney Decides Not to Charge Officers Behind Jacob Blake's Shooting
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
In August, a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, shot a Black man, Jacob Blake, seven times, while responding to a domestic violence call.
In Joint Session, Congress Readies to Count Electoral College Votes
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
On Wednesday, Congress will meet to count the Electoral College votes from every state—the final step post-election ahead of the presidential inauguration.
From Consent to Staff Mistrust, Long-term Care Facilities Face Roadblocks During Vaccine Rollout
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 365,000 people in long-term care facilities have gotten vaccine shots so far.
In Shocking Phone Call, President Trump Pressures Georgia Secretary of State to Overturn Election Results
Monday, January 04, 2021
In the phone call, Trump essentially demands that Raffensperger overturn the state’s election result and hand him Georgia’s 16 electoral votes.
How Organizers in Georgia Are Pushing Youth Turnout Ahead of the Senate Runoff Election
Monday, January 04, 2021
A day ahead of Georgia's runoff elections, The Takeaway examines the role that young voters will play in one of the most consequential elections in modern history.
From the COVID-19 Pandemic to Black Lives Matter: What Kwanzaa Means in 2020
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Tomorrow marks the final day of Kwanzaa, the annual weeklong celebration honoring African and African American culture.
Is the Pandemic Making Us All Awkward?
Monday, December 21, 2020
Humans have been forced to spend much of the past 10 months physically distancing, in order to protect ourselves and the people around us
2020 Has Been A Rough Year for Press Freedom
Thursday, December 17, 2020
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, a record number of journalists have been jailed this year, at least 274 despite COVID-19 risks.
Estrangement is More Common Than You Think
Monday, December 14, 2020
Estrangement is often defined as a situation in which one family member voluntarily and intentionally ceases contact with another.
Push for Accountability at Fort Hood Leads to Personnel Shake-Up
Thursday, December 10, 2020
This week, 14 officers and soldiers were fired or suspended in connection to a series of alarming incidents that point to a toxic culture at Fort Hood, a U.S. Army post in Texas.
Breaking Into the Marijuana Business is An Uphill Battle for People of Color
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Black people and other people of color—who have long been targeted by law enforcement for cannabis use—are facing significant barriers breaking into the legal cannabis business.
'Saved by the Bell' Reboot Tackles Education Inequity (And More)
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Now streaming on NBC’s Peacock, the series follows a diverse new crop of students at Bayside High, with cameos from characters of the original series.
Amid Presidential Transition, Trump Expected to Issue Additional Pardons
Monday, December 07, 2020
Pardons have long been a staple of the presidency, but Trump’s use of them has been especially self-serving.
When a Vaccine Becomes Available, Will Prisons and Jails Be Prioritized?
Thursday, December 03, 2020
At least 200,000 incarcerated people have contracted COVID-19 during the pandemic.
How COVID-19 is Reshaping Our Love Lives
Thursday, December 03, 2020
For some couples, sheltering-in-place has meant growing closer than ever, but for others, they've been stretched to a breaking point.
