U.S. Asylum Policy is Sending Migrants to Mexico, Where They Face Kidnapping, Assault and Violence 2019-10-03

The Takeaway

U.S. Asylum Policy is Sending Migrants to Mexico, Where They Face Kidnapping, Assault and Violence

The Migrant Protection Protocols policy sends asylum seekers to Mexico to wait for their day in court.

Can ‘Joker’ Turn Internet Outrage into Box Office Success?

The Takeaway speaks with Newsday’s Rafer Guzman and New York Magazine’s Alison Willmore about “Joker” and whether the outrage surrounding its release is overblown or justified.

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Bahamas Continues Hurricane Dorian Recovery Efforts as Haitians Worry About their Future in the Country

It has been one month since Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas. As the country recovers, deep-seated anti-Haitian sentiments are once again bubbling to the surface.

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