Patricia Yacob appears in the following:
Many Wildfire Survivors in California are Still Waiting for Compensation
Monday, May 24, 2021
Reporting from KQED found that the majority of the nearly 70,000 fire victims that were part of a December 2019 settlement with PG&E have not been compensated.
House Votes to Establish Bipartisan Commission Looking Into Capitol Attack
Friday, May 21, 2021
The idea to form a commission—in the style of the one that investigated the 9/11 attacks—has been fraught since day one.
What's Next for Progressive District Attorneys?
Thursday, May 20, 2021
This week, Philadelphia's progressive district attorney Larry Krasner defeated his Democratic primary challenger.
How the Pandemic Changed the Housing Market
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Individuals and households with means jumped at the opportunity to buy a home, even participating in bidding wars or making offers on homes sight unseen.
Should the Summer Olympics Take Place During a Pandemic?
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games were scheduled for last summer but were postponed due to the global pandemic.
Is Legislation the Answer to Removing Extremists from Police Departments?
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Since George Floyd was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis last summer, the role of racism and bias in policing has been front and center for many Americans.
What a Stagnant Tipped Minimum Wage Means for Restaurant Workers
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
It’s been around 30 years since the federal government raised the tipped minimum wage of $2.13.
Democratic Bill Seeks to Combat Voting Restriction Legislation. But Will Congress Pass It?
Friday, May 07, 2021
We speak with Senator Jeff Merkley about the For The People Act.
How Educators Are Talking to Students About Systemic Racism
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
As teachers are trying to facilitate conversations about systemic racism and privilege with their students, some critics are trying to stop them.
Households Struggle to Rebuild as Assistance from FEMA has Grown More Restrictive
Monday, May 03, 2021
Recent reporting from the Washington Post found that between 2017 and 2020, six million households applied for assistance from FEMA and four million were rejected.
President Joe Biden's First 100 Days
Friday, April 30, 2021
President Biden has used his first hundred days in office to pursue the largest expansion of government seen in decades.
COVID-19 Infections Surge in India
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
On Tuesday, the country reported more than 300,000 new cases for the sixth consecutive day.
What the 2020 Census Data Means for States
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The first round of data from the 2020 census determines which states gain or lose representation in the House.
Statehood for Washington, DC to Advance to the Senate
Friday, April 23, 2021
The nationwide reckoning over systemic racism and a groundswell of support for voting rights has elevated the fight for statehood.
For the First Time in Over 60 Years, Cuba Will Not Be Run By a Castro
Thursday, April 22, 2021
For the first time in over 60 years, Cuba will not be run by a Castro.
What's Next for the Minneapolis Police Department?
Thursday, April 22, 2021
After the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s case was delivered, the Department of Justice announced that they would investigate the Minneapolis Police Department.
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
After just ten hours of deliberation, a jury in Minneapolis found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd.
How the Sikh Community is Processing a Shooting in Indianapolis
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Among the eight victims killed in the shooting at the Fedex warehouse, four were members of the Sikh community.
What Gun Violence Means for Mental Health
Monday, April 19, 2021
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 153 mass shootings in 2021 and more than 12,000 deaths.
What Withdrawing from Afghanistan Means for Veterans and Active Troops
Friday, April 16, 2021
This week, President Biden announced that U.S. troops would withdraw from Afghanistan by September 2021.