T.J. Raphael

Takeaway Digital Content Editor

T.J. Raphael appears in the following:

How the World Views the U.S. Presidential Election

Thursday, March 03, 2016

The election is looking more and more like a reality show, and it sounds like the rest of he world is ready to vote us off the island.

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Early Warning System Makes Famine Easy to Predict, But Not Prevent

Thursday, March 03, 2016

Officials have been warning about food insecurity in parts of the Horn of Africa for almost a year, but international donors been slow to respond to the crisis.

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Despite the Sting of Super Tuesday, Sanders Camp Stays Hopeful

Wednesday, March 02, 2016

On Super Tuesday, Hillary Clinton secured a number of major victories in the race for the Democratic nomination. But supporters of Bernie Sanders aren't ready to give up yet.

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Trump, Clinton Lead the Pack on Super Tuesday

Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Voters in 12 states and one territory went to the polls yesterday, and it appears that the results from Super Tuesday are finally painting a clear picture of the 2016 election.

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In Indiana, 'Execution-Style' Killings Stir Fears Among Muslim-Americans

Tuesday, March 01, 2016

The murder of three young men in Fort Wayne, Indiana is stirring fear among Muslim-Americans. 

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Super Tuesday: Will Evangelicals Coalesce Around a Candidate?

Tuesday, March 01, 2016

Every major Republican candidate has attempted to mobilize evangelical Christian voters, and Super Tuesday is their first major test. Will they turn out? 

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Picture This: President Frank Underwood

Monday, February 29, 2016

Artist Jonathan Yeo painted a portrait of fictional "House of Cards" President Frank Underwood that now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery. 

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Wilhemina's War: A Grandmother Fights the AIDS Epidemic

Monday, February 29, 2016

For black women in rural Southern communities, AIDS is a leading cause of death. The new film "Wilhemina's War" tells of one grandmother's determination to fight for her community.

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Is Political Correctness Destroying America?

Monday, February 29, 2016

Republican presidential candidates have taken aim at political correctness this campaign season. We look at what "PC" means, and why so many people are bothered by it.

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Sanders or Clinton? A Millennial's Struggle

Monday, February 29, 2016

One millennial voter shares her experience trying to decide between Clinton and Sanders in the Massachusetts primary.

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A Shaky Truce for a Fragile Syria

Monday, February 29, 2016

The ceasefire negotiated by the U.S. and Russia could bring the first break in the five-year Syrian civil war. But many are unsure if it can hold.

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How the Oscar Speech Became a Political Manifesto

Friday, February 26, 2016

Back in the 1950s, Oscar speeches were short, sweet, and succinct. Nowadays, the stage at the Academy Awards is more like a soap box for political issues. 

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The 3-Dimensional Chess of the Senate's Supreme Court Fight

Friday, February 26, 2016

Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee say they have come to a consensus that there should be no hearings on a Supreme Court nominee this year, period.

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FBI Standoff: What's Next for Apple

Friday, February 26, 2016

Today is the deadline for Apple to respond to a judicial order to unlock the iPhone that belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook.

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Viola Davis: Diversity in Hollywood 'Not Just a Hashtag'

Thursday, February 25, 2016

The Takeaway sits down with actress and producer Viola Davis to discuss her work, her activism, and the lack of diversity in Hollywood.

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This Debate Model Could Actually Challenge Presidential Candidates

Thursday, February 25, 2016

The presidential debate format has been the same since the 1970s. Some say an Oxford-style debate would offer a better solution for voters and viewers.

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Planned Parenthood Looks Ahead to Life After Obama

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, discusses why women's health issues are at a crossroads in 2016. 

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How Delaware Became an International Tax Shelter

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Wealthy individuals and multinational corporations hide assets in Delaware. One Republican presidential candidate could put an end to tax shelters.

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GOP Loses its Grip as Trump Takes a Victory Lap

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

In recent years, the presidential nomination has mostly been decided by party insiders. Donald Trump is turning that theory on its head.

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The Green Tea Party: Conservative Group Embraces Clean Energy

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Debbie Dooley is one of the original founders of the Tea Party, and the president of Conservatives for Energy Freedom. She wants the GOP to think seriously about the environment.

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