Tanzina Vega appears in the following:
New York Attorney General Probes Alleged Tax Fraud at Trump Organization
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Attorney General Letitia James confirmed her office's probe on the same day the Republican Party kicked off its presidential nominating convention.
What We Do—and Do Not—Know About Herd Immunity
Monday, August 24, 2020
Herd immunity happens when enough people become protected against a virus, either through vaccination or infection of that virus.
Camping While Black
Monday, August 24, 2020
Black people have long believed camping, canoeing, swimming, and other outdoor activities were just not for them.
Fires Rage in California with No End in Sight
Monday, August 24, 2020
Hundreds of fires are raging across California, displacing residents, filling the air with smoke, and putting enormous pressure on firefighters.
$600 Million Settlement Prompts Tough Decision for Flint Residents
Monday, August 24, 2020
How far will a $600 million settlement to resolve claims stemming from the Flint water crisis go?
How the Opioid Crisis Led to An Epidemic Within the Pandemic
Thursday, August 13, 2020
As COVID-19 ravages communities across the U.S., another epidemic continues to unfold in the background: the opioid use disorder crisis.
Has the Media Gotten Better at Covering Female Politicians?
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Mainstream media has a very spotty track record when it comes to fairly covering female candidates for national office.
Spc. Vanessa Guillén's Murder Has Sparked a #MeToo Movement in the Military
Thursday, August 13, 2020
A survey conducted at Ft. Hood shows around 35% of women there say they have been sexually harassed.
New Generation of Writers of Color Reckon with H.P. Lovecraft's Racism
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Despite his racist history, Lovecraft's influence can still be detected throughout the fantasy and horror genres today.
Kamala Harris Chosen As Joe Biden's Running Mate
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Harris is the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent nominated to national office by a major party.
Public Health Officials Are Increasingly Facing Threats
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Public health officials in the U.S. have increasingly been facing threats by those who oppose the measures these experts put forth to combat the coronavirus.
The Mental Health Toll of COVID-19 on Medical Workers
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
A new study shows that during the peak phase of COVID-19, emergency medicine physicians felt a significant increase in stress and anxiety in their work and home lives.
In Puerto Rico, a Botched Primary Further Erodes Trust in Government
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
On Sunday, the island’s election commission suspended its primaries amid unprecedented chaos at the polls.
How the Lebanese Diaspora is Processing Beirut's Deadly Explosion
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
After the explosion in Beirut, The Takeaway checks in with Lebanese-American reporter Sulome Anderson to hear her thoughts on how the Lebanese diaspora is responding to the crisis.
Halt of In-Person Visitations Takes a Toll on Long-Term Care Residents
Monday, August 10, 2020
Finding a path back towards in-person visitations for long-term care residents is challenging, especially in states like Florida, which have been recent hotspots for COVID-19.
An Economic and Political Analysis of Trump's Unilateral Stimulus Measures
Monday, August 10, 2020
Over the weekend, President Trump attempted to provide economic relief to Americans on his own and without the approval of Congress.
How the Pandemic Could Shape Conversations About Choosing to Remain Childfree
Monday, August 10, 2020
Childfree people today—especially women—still face scrutiny over their decision not to have children. Could the pandemic change that?
"My Lungs Are Still Not the Same": The Long Road to Recovery from COVID-19
Thursday, August 06, 2020
The Takeaway hears from former guest David Lat on his experience recovering from COVID-19.
Mental Health Crisis Looms Large As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
Thursday, August 06, 2020
In June, more than 36 percent of U.S. adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, an increase of roughly 25 percent from the same time last year.
California Struggles to Fight Wildfires Admist Pandemic
Thursday, August 06, 2020
California is facing its largest wildfire since the deadly 2018 Camp Fire—and this time the pandemic is posing new challenges.
