Bernie Sanders Dominates in the Muslim Vote 2020-03-10

The Takeaway

Bernie Sanders Dominates in the Muslim Vote 

It’s the second big contest of the Democratic primary and there’s a lot at stake. For Bernie Sanders, it’s a chance to show that he’s still competitive in this primary. 

‘A Day Without Us’: Mexican Women Strike to Protest Femicide

Women in Mexico’s capital turned out for one of the largest protests in years on International Women’s Day to call attention to gender-based violence.

The Environmental Impact of Plastic Bag Bans

On Sunday, New York’s ban on plastic bags went into effect. The Takeaway speaks with two experts about how effective plastic bag bans are for the environment and consumer waste habits.

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The High-Stakes in the L.A. County District Attorney Race

L.A. County is home to the largest prosecutor’s office in the U.S., and its district attorney race has high-stakes for criminal justice reform in the area. 

U.S. in Midst of Major School Nurse Shortage

More than half of U.S. schools no longer have a full-time school nurse. 

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