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Coronavirus Continues to Spread Despite Mass Quarantines in China 2020-02-11

Coronavirus Continues to Spread Despite Mass Quarantines in China

As the number of confirmed infections continues to climb in China, how effective has quarantine been? 

'Birds of Prey' Director Cathy Yan on Crafting Her Own Vision of Gotham City

The Takeaway speaks with Cathy Yan about helming 'Birds of Prey' and why studios are finally acknowledging that the fan base for superhero movies extends far beyond teenage boys.

The National Archives Is Deleting Records About Trump’s ICE Policies

In 2017 the Archives agreed to let Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials delete or destroy documents that detail the sexual abuse and death of undocumented immigrants

Coronavirus Continues to Spread Despite Mass Quarantines in China 2020-02-11

One Year After The First Step Act 2019-12-23

One Year After The First Step Act

Has the law achieved what it set out to do?

How Migrant Communities Throughout History Have Grappled With American Christmas

Hanukkah in the U.S. evolved alongside Christmas.

This is Not the Queer Representation You're Looking For

Many are calling out the most recent Star Wars for teasing LGBTQ representation and then not following through in a meaningful way.

One Year After The First Step Act 2019-12-23
Louise Fletcher

American Icons: 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'

Ken Kesey had worked in a mental hospital, but his first novel was really a parable of what happens when you stand up to the Man — a counterculture fable that doesn’t end well.
American Icons: 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'

Ready to “Rumble”

How many f-bombs and gun shots determine a movie’s rating? Howard Fridkin reveals the process of rating movies. Plus, how Native Americans shaped rock and roll history, and a live performance by NPR Tiny Desk Contest winners Tank and the Bangas. 

Ready to “Rumble”

American Icons: Native Son

This is the novel about racism that America couldn't ignore.

American Icons: Native Son