Thalia Beaty appears in the following:
Reconsidering the Minimum Wage
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
If the goal for major cities is to ensure a basic quality of life for everyone, would a higher minimum wage be more effective than a guaranteed basic income?
Texas Jail Where Woman Died Did Not Comply with Standards
Thursday, July 23, 2015
“We did issue a notice of non-compliance based upon a records review of the Waller County Jail,” says Brandon Wood, the executive director of Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Reining In The Digital Wild West
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
The resignation of Reddit's interim CEO, Ellen Pao, has made the company take a hard look at the bounds of acceptable speech on the site and what its obligations are to its users.
Islamic State Attacks Kurds in Turkey
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
A suicide bomber from the Islamic State killed more than 30 people in a small Kurdish town in one of the worst attacks in Turkey since the beginning of the war in Syria.
Scott Walker Runs for President
Monday, July 13, 2015
The governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker, is the last of the anticipated Republican candidates to announce his run for the presidency.
To Not Pull The Trigger, Richmond, California Offers Cash
Thursday, July 09, 2015
Richmond, California finds the young men most likely to be involved in gun violence and offers them cash for peace.
Judgement Day Arrives for Greece
Monday, June 22, 2015
In past debt talks, Greek negotiators have held out to the last minute and come out on top. But this time, it feels different.
Watch Out, Hillary: Bernie Gains Steam in NH
Thursday, June 18, 2015
New polls show presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is doing well with voters in New Hampshire.
Administering Terror: Life Under ISIS Rule
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
The self-proclaimed Islamic State publicly executes captives and trains children for guerrilla warfare, all while repainting roads, providing bus services, and building luxury hotels.
Another Bush Runs for President
Monday, June 15, 2015
Today in Florida, Jeb Bush announced his candidacy for president in the 2016 election.
The Fight Against ISIS Divides a Splintered Nation
Thursday, June 11, 2015
As the self-proclaimed Islamic State advances across Northwest Iraq, the country appears to be splitting along ethnic lines.
Searching For Justice in Tunisia
Monday, June 08, 2015
A new commission in Tunisia is investigating allegations of torture and police brutality, and victims are lining up to testify.
We Believe That We Will Win
Monday, June 08, 2015
FIFA has Germany as the favorite in the Women's World Cup, but the U.S.A. has a great shot at winning the whole thing. Here's a preview of the tournament before game 1 tonight.
FBI Flies Surveillance Planes over U.S. Cities
Wednesday, June 03, 2015
Propeller planes operated by the FBI are flying over American cities equipped with video cameras and cell phone surveillance technology.
When The Need For a 'Good Fit' Goes Too Far
Tuesday, June 02, 2015
Employers want to hire people that "fit in" with company culture. But when does a "good fit" cloud an employer's judgement about who is the best candidate for the job?
Sheldon Silver Linked to Litigation Helping Trial Lawyers
Friday, January 23, 2015
Friendly rules for plaintiffs in asbestos related claims are linked to Assembly Speaker Silver.
Officer Leaves Hospital after Coney Island Blaze
Monday, May 19, 2014
Rosa Rodriguez and her partner Dennis Guerra were overcome by smoke as they responded to a 911 call in April. Guerra died from his injuries several days later.
NY Public Library Scraps $300 Million Renovation
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Many scholars had opposed the plan, and patrons said they were relieved.
Rivera Avenue Unveiled at Yankee Stadium
Monday, May 05, 2014
A fan campaign to name a street after the retired Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera ended in victory on Monday.
NY Poet and Science Journalist Win Pulitzers
Monday, April 14, 2014
The winners of the Pulitzer Prize were announced today, and New York boasts four of the winners.
