Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

Expired Warrants Can Follow You Around. The Consequences Can be Devastating

Thursday, May 02, 2019

You may be arrested for "ghost warrants" that may mistakenly be on your record.

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Caster Semenya Will Have to Suppress Testosterone to Compete in Her Top Races

Thursday, May 02, 2019

The ruling came as a surprise to many who contend that elevated testosterone levels do not enhance performance to a level that necessitates such regulation. 

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Social Media Was Blocked in Sri Lanka, but the Social Fissures Remained

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Hours after the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, the government blocked popular social media sites.

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Venezuelan Protests: A Failed Coup?

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

The opposition hoped Maduro would be ousted — what next for their efforts?

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Deteriorating, Unsanitary Conditions in Privatized Military Housing

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

One-third of all military families live in privatized housing — that’s around 700,000 people. For many, that means facing substandard living conditions.

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Mueller Puts a Stamp on it: Secret Letter to William Barr Overshadows AG's Congressional Testimony

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Attorney General Barr faces two days of hearings in Congress this week.

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How a Wealth Gap Contributes to a Privacy Gap

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Poor people tend to face far more severe repercussions from a lack of privacy online. 

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Leadership Crisis at the NRA Draws Attention of New York State Attorney General

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The guns rights advocacy group is dealing with allegations of grift and self-dealing among its leadership.

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They Were Sent to Rehab, But Worked Hard Labor with No Pay Instead

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

A new investigation from Reveal looks at a secretive organization engaging in 'work-therapy' rehab.

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Who Gets to Make a Living as an Artist?

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The more affluent a person's family is, the greater chance they have of landing a career in the arts.

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Statute of Limitations Reform Would Give Victims of Childhood Sexual Assault New Opportunity for Justice

Monday, April 29, 2019

The reforms threaten institutions like the Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts of America.

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A World of Scrutiny for Facebook's Privacy Policies

Monday, April 29, 2019

Facebook hinted in its latest earnings report that it’s expecting to pay between $3 and $5 billion in fines to the FTC.

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New Documentary Explores Generational Trauma of the Holocaust

Monday, April 29, 2019

"The Last Survivors" chronicles how the past continues to impact the lives of Holocaust survivors today — and the lives of their families. 

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Canada's Weed Market Isn't Living up to Expectations

Monday, April 29, 2019

Canada legalized marijuana nationwide six months ago, but the black market is still expected to dominate the market. So, what's causing the new legal market to be so sluggish?

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Addressing the Threat of White Nationalism Online

Monday, April 29, 2019

On Saturday, a shooting at a California synagogue killed one congregation member. A manifesto believed to have been written by the gunman was posted to the online message board, 8chan. 

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Saudi Arabia Continues Bloody Crackdown on Dissent

Thursday, April 25, 2019

37 people were executed on vague charges related to terrorism.

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Torture, Disappearances, Assassinations: The U.S. Releases Records on Argentina's Military Dictatorship

Thursday, April 25, 2019

The U.S. government released thousands of intelligence records, shedding more light on human rights abuses.

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Indie Superhero Movies Face Off Against Blockbusters at the Box Office

Thursday, April 25, 2019

"Avengers: Endgame" is expected to make more than $260 million this weekend. "Fast Color," an indie superhero movie that centers around women of color, has struggled to find an audience.

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First Licensed Vaccine to Immunize Children in Three Malaria-Endemic Countries

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Children in Malawi began to be immunized against malaria with the world's first licensed vaccine this week.

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US Companies Turn Back to Saudis Months After Khashoggi Killing

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Just six months after Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was, according to U.S. intelligence agencies, assassinated by Saudi Arabia, American businesses are starting to return.

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