Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

What's Happening at the NRA?

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

For the last year, the National Rifle Association has been in turmoil, from financial uncertainty and legal disputes to leadership struggles and the shuttering of NRATV.

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Congressman Lacy Clay Demands Action After 12 Children Shot to Death in St. Louis

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

Missouri Governor Mike Parson refused to address gun violence in a special legislative session.

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Need for Home Care Workers Grows, But They're Exploited

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

These positions are among the hardest and lowest paid in the country.

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Domestic Workers are Still Fighting for Basic Labor Rights

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

Domestic workers don't have basic labor rights like paid sick time. The Domestic Workers Bill Of Rights Act, introduced in July, is trying to change that. 

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U.S.-Born Latinos Struggle to Gain Visibility in Hollywood

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

A new report outlines the bleak state of Latino representation in the film industry, but the research also undersells the lack of opportunity for U.S.-born Latinos in Hollywood.

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Why are Workplace Menopause Polices Being Pushed for in the UK and Not the US?

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Politicians in the UK have been calling for workplaces to have menopause policies and awareness, that's not the case in the US. 

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What's the Link Between Hurricanes and Climate Change?

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Some experts say hurricanes like Dorian are becoming more intense due to global warming.  

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Hong Kong Students are Heading Back to School, But Protesters Still Aren't Backing Down

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Authorities in mainland China had hoped the demonstrations would die down by the fall.

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Rural Communities Struggle to Continue Providing Emergency Medical Services

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

In the rural United States, communities depend on emergency medical services, but operating an ambulance in these areas comes with a unique set of challenges. 

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More Than a Century After 'The Jungle,' Meatpacking Industry Still Relies on Immigrants

Monday, September 02, 2019

 On Labor Day, the horrifying realities of being an undocumented immigrant worker in the meatpacking industry. 

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Leakers are Making Bank by Uploading Bootlegs and Fake Songs to Music Streaming Services

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Streaming services are struggling with the fact that unscrupulous posters are gaming their platforms to make tens of thousands of dollars off of stolen music.

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The Rise of the Term "Identity Politics"

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

The term “identity politics” is often reserved for when candidates talk about issues that affect minority communities, but not for coded appeals to white voters.

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Newark Announces Plan to Get the Lead Out of its Water

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

But after years of confusion over the true scale of the problem, residents remain skeptical.

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Beyond 1619: Slavery Under the Spanish Crown

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Under the Spanish crown, slavery dates back a full century before 1619.

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How the U.S. Prison System Fails Those With Hepatitis C

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Hepatitis C is far more common in jails and prisons than in the general population.

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Climate Change is Affecting Farm Workers

Monday, August 26, 2019

And as global temperatures rise, Californian farmers have been moving north, seeking better working conditions and a slightly cooler climate.

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In Texas, Homelessness Crisis Highlights "Housing First" Approach

Monday, August 26, 2019

Austin moved to decriminalize homelessness, leading to a Texas-sized debate over housing policy.

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Rising Temperatures are Creating Dangerous Conditions for Workers

Monday, August 26, 2019

Over 800 workers died in the U.S. from heat exposure between 1992 and 2017.

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What Does Andrew Luck's Retirement Mean for the NFL?

Monday, August 26, 2019

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement over the weekend. 

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Sports from Grade School to College: The Rise of "Pay to Play"

Thursday, August 22, 2019

As sports get more expensive, lower and middle-income children are dropping off while their wealthier peers get into the game.

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