Tanzina Vega appears in the following:
How U.S. Heat Waves Are Making It Harder to Beat COVID-19
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Heat waves throughout the Southwest could be contributing to the spread of the coronavirus.
Breaking Down Tuesday's Election Results for Alabama, Maine, and Texas
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
On Tuesday, elections were held to determine Senate candidates for important races in Alabama, Texas, and Maine.
Why Arizona's Latino Communities Are Being Hit Hard by COVID-19
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
In Arizona’s Maricopa County, Latino residents have been twice as likely to become infected with COVID-19 as non-Latino residents.
Do We Need to Reform Death Investigation in the U.S.?
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Medical examiners and coroners can sometimes minimize police responsibility during incidents of misconduct.
Florida Reports Highest Single-Day Increase in Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Monday, July 13, 2020
Florida has been leading the nation in new cases of the coronavirus in recent weeks, followed by California, Texas, and Arizona.
Understanding the Supreme Court's Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty in Eastern Oklahoma
Monday, July 13, 2020
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation still has criminal jurisdiction over Eastern Oklahoma, land that was designated to them through treaties in the 1800s.
Descendants of Confederate and Colonial Leaders Call for Their Memorials to be Taken Down
Monday, July 13, 2020
The descendants of both General Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jefferson want the full history of the United States to be brought to light.
What Has COVID-19 Meant for Children's Mental Health?
Monday, July 13, 2020
As the new school year approaches, there are growing concerns about what this crisis has meant for children’s mental and developmental health.
New Documentary 'Through the Night' Highlights the Essential Nature of Child Care
Monday, July 13, 2020
In 2016, director Loira Limbal started making a film about Dee's Tots, a 24-hour child care center, to highlight the essential caregiving that frequently goes undervalued in the U.S.
'Mucho Mucho Amor' Director on the Life of Legendary Astrologer Walter Mercado
Thursday, July 09, 2020
Cristina Costantini, co-director of a new documentary about Walter Mercado, joins The Takeaway to discuss the famed astrologer's life and legacy.
What Does the Latest SCOTUS Decision Mean for Birth Control Access?
Thursday, July 09, 2020
In a 7-2 decision, the court upheld a Trump administration regulation allowing employers to deny contraceptive coverage to workers based on religious or moral grounds.
Reckoning with Race in Public Media
Thursday, July 09, 2020
In the midst of a nationwide push for racial justice, public media is having a reckoning of its own.
What is the Business Side of Developing a Vaccine?
Thursday, July 09, 2020
The world is waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine and the US government is spending billions of dollars to develop one.
How Has Social Media Become So Divisive?
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
Shoshana Zuboff, author of “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism," joined the Takeaway to discuss the role of social media in society and how it became the juggernaut it is today.
Restrictions on Beach and Pool Access Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Places of public recreation, including pools and beaches, have long been flashpoints of race and class conflict.
The Power of Fiction By and About Black People
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Best-selling author Jasmine Guillory joined The Takeaway to discuss the sudden interest in antiracism texts, the power of fiction, celebrating about Black lives, and more.
Judge Orders Shut Down of the Dakota Access Pipeline in a Major Blow to the Trump Administration
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
The Trump administration was dealt a major blow on Monday when a district court said the Dakota Access Pipeline must shut down by August 5th.
COVID-19 Presents Major Economic Burden for Domestic Workers
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
In recent months, even as some industries have gradually reopened, many domestic workers are still losing jobs and wages due to the pandemic.
A Look at the U.S. Labor Market as Emergency Unemployment Benefits Are Set to Expire
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Halfway through the year and more than three months into the coronavirus pandemic, The Takeaway looks into how the US labor market is faring.
Pandemic Parenting: Balancing Work, Kids, and Mental Health
Monday, July 06, 2020
Many parents across the country have gone months without childcare, due to the pandemic. Experts say some parents' mental health is suffering.
