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Mexican Officials Attempt to Stop Migrant Caravan, Indicative of U.S. Pressure on Mexico 2020-01-22
Mexican Officials Attempt to Stop Migrant Caravan, Indicative of U.S. Pressure on Mexico
The Mexican National Guard deployed tear gas on the migrant caravan at the Mexico-Guatemala border.
Seeking Asylum: From the Southern Border to Japan
The asylum system, designed by major countries to deal with people fleeing persecution, is broken, everywhere.
New State Bills and Laws Could Have Lasting Impact on LGBTQ Community
While Utah’s law banning conversation therapy goes into effect today, a dozen of states have proposed new bills that many believe are discriminatory against transgender minors.
Actor BD Wong and Writer Teresa Hsiao on Bringing Asian American Stories to the Small Screen
Awkwafina stars in a new sitcom based on her own life called ‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.’ Actor BD Wong and executive producer Teresa Hsiao discuss bringing the story to television.
“I Felt the System Was Raping Me All Over Again”: Senator McSally Reveals Sexual Assault in the Military
Republican Senator Martha McSally from Arizona shared her story of assault in the military. Reports show things have not changed much since her rape by a superior officer.
Trans Athletes Navigate the World of High School Sports
As more high school students come out as trans, their experience as athletes can vary greatly depending on where they live.
Trump Rescinds Drone Strikes Transparency Order
President Trump rolled back an Obama-era measure that requires the military and CIA to publish data on drone strikes carried out in non-combat zones.
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How a Hate Crime Reverberates Through a Community
How a Hate Crime Reverberates Through a Community
Empire star Jussie Smollett told police that his attackers shouted “this is MAGA country,” referencing President Trump’s campaign slogan.
NFL Players and Activism, On and Off the Field
Although there has not been as much coverage, NFL players are still actively involved in social justice activism.
In a Just Society, is There Room for Billionaires?
Several high profile billionaires have come out against transformational social programs like Medicare for All, arguing the country does not have enough money.
Creator of Netflix’s “One Day at a Time” on Making the Show a Love Letter to Her Family
The Takeaway sits down with the executive producer of Netflix’s “One Day at a Time,” to discuss Latinx representation and balancing everyday realities with humor on the sitcom.
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A family comes out of the (racial) closet.
June 13, 2017: Julia Fornes kept her Puerto Rican identity hidden for years. She tells her story to her daughter, Alison, who also reveals how her mother’s actions affected her own perception of race and identity. Plus, a look at the secret talks around healthcare reform, violence in Venezuela, body image in the LGBTQ community, and a case of justice delayed.
Fighting for LGBTQ Equality, The Vet-to-Cop Pipeline, Fresh Iranian Food
March 31, 2017:
1. Advocates Say N.C. Bathroom Bill Repeal is Not a Victory (8 min)
2. Federal Government Rolls Back Data Collection on LGBT Seniors (5 min)
3. Haze of PTSD Lingers When Veterans Put on The Police Badge (7 min)
4. Celebrating the Iranian New Year with Food and Family (7 min)
5. Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend (4 min)
6. Exploring the Evolution of Cuban Protest Music (4 min)
7. Why Brexit Will Be a Boon for Russia (7 min)
Trump Looks for a Reset, An Emotional Release, The Music of Resistance
March 01, 2017:
1. Presidential Pivot? Voters Say Trump Softened in Address to Congress (13 min)
2. Bomb Threats Ripple Across American Jewish Communities (6 min)
3. Life After Prison: High Hopes For an Uncertain Future (7 min)
4. Texas Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Benefits (4 min)
5. A Musician’s Soul-Filled Response to Trump’s Immigration Ban (7 min)
Transgender Rights, China Worries, Understanding the Cosmos
February 23, 2017:
1. Trump Administration Punts Transgender Bathroom Rights Back to the States (10 min)
2. Defeat at Standing Rock: An Ominous Sign for Modern Protest Movements? (8 min)
3. Study: Drop in Teen Suicide Rates Linked to Same-Sex Marriage Legalization (4 min)
4. Trump’s Tough Talk on China Rattles U.S. Colleges (4 min)
5. New Research Has Scientists Rethinking the Cosmos (7 min)
6. Holocaust Survivor Gives the Gift of Music to Bronx Schoolgirl (8 min)
Bill’s Influence, Athletic Politics, Punk Protest
July 27, 2016:
1. Can Obama Turn Bernie Backers Into Clinton Converts? (8 min)
2. The Evolution of Bill Clinton (3 min)
3. Senator Tammy Baldwin: Trump Is Dividing Americans Like Bush (3 min)
4. Barbarism in France: ISIS Jabs at a Vulnerable Nation (4 min)
5. Inside the Failed Fight to Save Yahoo (4 min)
6. Why Michael Jordan Is Finally Getting Political (6 min)
7. Subverting the Status Quo with The Downtown Boys (8 min)
Bathroom Politics, Working Moms, ‘Underground’
May 11, 2016:
1. ‘High Noon’ on Capitol Hill: Paul Ryan Faces off with Trump (10 min)
2. The Sexist Origins of Gender-Segregated Bathrooms (8 min)
3. Silicon Valley Program Helps Stay-at-Home Moms Get Back on The Job (7 min)
4. Actress Amirah Vann on the Emotional Drama of ‘Underground’ (7 min)
Trans Athlete Blazes Path Towards World Championship
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Chris Mosier is breaking barriers as the first known transgender man to qualify for any U.S. national team. Mosier has earned the right to compete in the International Triathlon Union’s 2016 World Duathlon Championships in Spain this June.
Policies for transgender athletes are inconsistent. Under previous International Olympic Committee (IOC) guidelines, trans athletes were required to undergo reassignment surgery to be eligible to compete. Last month, thanks in part to Mosier’s activism, the IOC removed that requirement.
The International Triathlon Union followed the IOC’s lead and opened the door for Mosier to compete for the U.S. Men’s team. The changes will allow other trans athletes to potentially compete at the Olympic level.
When he’s not training, Mosier, founder of transathlete.com, hopes to be a role model for other athletes around the world. He was inducted into the National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame in 2014, and he’s also the executive director goathletes.org, which helps student athletes deal with some of the obstacles he was up against, and aims to eliminate anti-LGBTQ bias in athletics.
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Posted by Chris Mosier on Thursday, December 10, 2015