Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

Why Defrauded Students Still Can't Get Debt Relief

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Tens of thousands of students across the country have been defrauded by for-profit colleges.

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The High Costs of Rising Seas

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Last Wednesday, officials in the Florida Keys said it might be too expensive to protect some of the island from rising seas brought by climate change. 

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USMCA to Become the New NAFTA

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The governments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, announced the passing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in Mexico City on Tuesday.

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Russia Banned from International Sports Competitions for Four Years

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

On Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency barred Russia from competing in the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, among other major sporting events. 

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House Judiciary Chair Announces Articles of Impeachment

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The charges are twofold: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

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Explosive Investigation Shows U.S. Officials Mislead the Public About "Unwinnable" War In Afghanistan for Years

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Since 2001, U.S. officials have been misleading the public with a public charade of a successful war effort, but behind the scenes, a different story was playing out. 

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DOJ Releases New Report on Trump-Russia Probe

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

On Monday, the Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz released a long-awaited report examining the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. 

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Consulting Firm McKinsey & Company Aided ICE to Implement Trump Administration's Immigration Policies

Thursday, December 05, 2019

A new investigation examines how the global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, helped ICE carry out President Trump's immigration policies. 

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The Double Standard in How the Media Covers 2020 Democratic Candidates

Thursday, December 05, 2019

How the media helped shape which candidates made it this far... and who didn't.

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President Trump is Allowing States to Ban Refugees—Utah is Asking for More

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Earlier this fall, President Trump gave states and cities the authority to veto refugee resettlements. But the Governor of Utah is asking the president for more refugees, not fewer.

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Concerns Over Trump's U.K. Visit So Close to U.K. Election

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

President Trump is in London attending the NATO summit amidst concerns of his sway on upcoming elections.

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NATO's Struggle to Define Its Future

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

To commemorate its 70th anniversary, leaders of the 29 member countries are gathering in London this week. 

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Court Approves A New Congressional Map In North Carolina

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

A panel of judges ruled that the latest congressional map will stand for the 2020 election.

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Unprecedented Violence and Hundreds Dead in Iran's Protests

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

At least 180 people were killed in a violent crackdown that resulted in Iranian security forces opening fire on unarmed protesters. 

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When Black Critics Examine Black Art

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

A number of black critics have received pushback on social media for their criticism of the new film "Queen & Slim."

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Trump Launches Task Force to Address Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

The National Justice Institute estimates that 84 percent of Native American women experience violence in their lifetime.

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Are Dating App Companies Responsible for Protecting Their Users from Sex Offenders?

Monday, December 02, 2019

Millions of Americans are using dating apps to find love. Do the companies who own these apps have a moral or legal responsibility to screen users who are registered as sex offenders?

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The Dangers of Working in Amazon Warehouses

Monday, December 02, 2019

New reporting found that Amazon's average serious injury rate was more than double the national average for its industry.

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Witness of Hard Rock Hotel Collapse Deported Amid Ongoing Investigation

Monday, December 02, 2019

In early October, a Hard Rock Hotel under construction in New Orleans collapsed, injuring dozens and killing three. 

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Continuing Concerns About Political Ads on Social Media

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Twitter announced it was banning political ads. But Facebook has continued to take a more hands-off approach.

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