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Congresswoman Cori Bush on the Eviction Moratorium

To draw attention to the impending eviction crisis, Congresswoman Bush has slept on the steps of the U.S. Capitol since Friday night.

Catholic News Organization Outs Priest, Raising Concerns About Data Privacy

The publication reportedly used location data collected and sold by an app to reverse identify the priest.

The Risks of Holding Music Festivals Amid Delta Variant Spread

With the Delta variant posing a threat nationwide, many health experts say that being in a tightly-packed crowd at a music festival is risky, regardless of vaccination status.

Long COVID Now Considered Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Last week, the Biden administration released guidance explaining that “long COVID” can be a disability under the ADA.

How Companies Are Navigating Vaccine Requirements

Over the past week, several major private sector employers, including Disney and Walmart, have announced that they will be requiring vaccinations for certain groups of their employees.

August 3rd Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day

Black women make 63 cents to every dollar of non-Hispanic white men.

First Lady of Haiti Speaks Out About Her Husband's Assassination

The president’s widow, Martine Moïse, recently gave her first interview about her experience during her husband's assassination.

Protests Erupt in Tunisia Amid Public Turmoil Over COVID-19 Surge

In response, President Kais Saied dismissed the country’s prime minister, froze parliament for 30 days, and instituted a nationwide curfew.

New Information from the CDC Warns Delta Variant More Severe

Although the vaccines remain highly effective, vaccinated people may be able to spread the virus, according to the federal agency.

The Evolution of Headache Science

For a long time, severe headaches like migraines and cluster headaches have been under-researched by the scientific establishment.

Pandemic-Era Expanded Government Benefits Drive U.S. Poverty Rate Down

Roughly 20 million people in the U.S. are expected to be brought out of poverty this year, according to a recent Urban Institute research report.

Advocates Win Unemployment Case in Arkansas as Republicans Try to Strip Benefits

Many Republican-led states have halted the extra $300 per month unemployment insurance payments, but lawsuits around the country might change that.

House of Representatives Holds First Hearing on Insurrection Attack

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives held its first hearing on the January 6th insurrection.

Should We Kill or Reform the Filibuster?

This week, the Senate voted to move forward with a bipartisan infrastructure deal. However, it faced the threat of a filibuster just a week ago.

Former Olympian Dominique Dawes on Simone Biles, Mental Health, and More

This week, Simone Biles decided to not compete in the Olympics in order to prioritize her mental health.

Simone Biles Spotlights Mental Health After Withdrawing from the Olympics

Recent decisions by Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka to focus on mental health highlights the grueling training and scrutiny young women go through participating at elite levels in sports.

Are Current Sexual Assault Protocols at the Olympics Enough?

The Takeaway discusses sexual assault protocols at the Olympics, how they have evolved, and what is still lacking.

"Ted Lasso" and the Rise of Sincere TV

Over the past two decades, there’s been a shift away from the irony that defined TV comedies like "The Office" and "Arrested Development."

Mass Arrests Are Taking Place in Cuba Following Recent Protests

Since demonstrations started in Cuba on July 11th, some organizations estimate that as many as 700 protesters have been arrested.

In Cuba, Censorship Circumvention Software Helps People Access the Internet

At the height of the recent protests in Cuba, more than a million Cubans could access the internet despite attempts by the Cuban government to block them from social media platforms.

The Hard History Behind the Capitol Insurrection

On Tuesday, testimony began before the Congressional Select Committee convened to investigate the violent mob attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.

Fifty Years Since the War on Drugs

This summer marks 50 years since the war on drugs began under President Richard Nixon.

House Select Committee Begins Investigation Into January 6th Capitol Attack

Ahead of the first public hearing of the House select committee investigation into January 6th, The Takeaway discusses what to expect.

What Sexual Health Can Teach Us About COVID-19

Masks have become heavily politicized, and most people just don’t like wearing them. The same has been true for condoms for many years.

Remembering Bob Moses

Over the weekend, civil rights leader Bob Moses died at the age of 86.

The COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Is Set to Expire This Month

The federal ban on evictions is set to expire at the end of July. But 14 percent of renters are still behind on their payments.

In Louisiana, House of Tulip Provides Housing to Trans People of Color

Data from the U.S. Trans Survey show that 1 in 3 trans Louisianans report experiencing homelessness at some point in their lives.

The Past and Present of the U.S. Postal Service

The United States Postal Service is facing continued backlash over its proposed 10-year plan which would slow down mail delivery.

Democratic Strategy Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections

Six months into Biden’s presidency, The Takeaway looks at the administration's strategy ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.

Conservatives Are Changing Their Tune on Vaccines

A significant number of high-profile members of conservative media are now urging their audiences to get vaccinated.

What the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Will Mean for Veterans

Many veterans of the war in Afghanistan will face physical, emotional, and financial battles for decades.

Climate Change is Here. How Should Cities Adapt?

Some experts say this could be the beginning of a string of catastrophic natural disasters caused by climate change, and the time has come for local leaders to take action and adapt.

Surfside Collapse Highlights Florida's Unstable Insurance Market

The Surfside collapse is creating new unrest to Florida’s insurance market which was already facing extreme pressure due to climate change.

What Can We Do to Fight Climate Change?

The climate crisis sometimes seems so insurmountable that it leaves many with a feeling of “what can I do?”