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Thalia Beaty

The World

Thalia Beaty is pursuing a Master’s degree in journalism and Near East Studies at New York University. Previously, she worked as a research associate at the Council on Foreign Relations where she followed political and economic developments in North Africa and the Gulf with a particular focus on women. Thalia has worked at education and environmental organizations in Cairo, Egypt.

A man protesting the shooting death of Alton Sterling is detained by law enforcement near the headquarters of the Baton Rouge Police Department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 9, 2016.

America talks a lot about a ‘race war.’ Here’s why it doesn’t need to fight one

Justice

After a week of violent tension, some are asking if America is seeing the beginnings of a race war. But can there ever be winners and losers in such a fight?

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell talks to a defendant.

How science and counterterrorism are reinventing US police interrogations

Justice
Travelers make their way through a TSA checkpoint at Reagan National Airport in Washington

Sure, we could fix long airport waits with more money. But TSA has a bigger problem.

Global Politics
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard, left, was called out by the Justice Department which says his state has funneled disabled people into nursing homes.

US: South Dakota illegally institutionalizes thousands with disabilities

Justice
In 2012 and 2013, Mali's cultural heritage, including its ancient manuscripts, was severely damaged

Thanks to librarians, Timbuktu’s cultural heritage was saved from extremists

Culture
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer during a campaign event for Donald Trump in Tucson, Arizona on March 19.

Gov. Jan Brewer: Trump is a ‘breath of fresh air’

Global Politics

There’s at least one delegate who has promised to support Trump at the convention this summer.

A badge of AfD is seen on the jacket of Uwe Junge, candidate of the anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany in Rhineland-Palatinate at a news conference in Berlin, Germany, March 14, 2016.

Xenophobia and nationalism are on the rise in Germany

Global Politics

The world continues to wonder what’s next in the chaotic US presidential election, but it might be time to focus on the growing nationalism in Europe.

"Actually it's about ethics in game journalism," reads a sign in Melbourne, Australia. GamerGate is a controversy about sexism in online gaming, but opponents claim it's about debunking a female journalist's unethical reporting.

The trolls are winning. GamerGate case will not go to trial.

Justice

In the last year and a half the female CEO of the game development studio Giant Spacekat, says she has received more than 200 death threats, adding that she gets rape threats “constantly.” However, she feels that the larger GamerGate movement goes beyond individuals, arguing that it is connected to the role of women in gaming.

Michigan National Guard helping with water distribution

Why the crisis over Flint’s water could really happen anywhere in the US

Environment

People in Flint, Michigan, are rightly concerned about the quality of their water. But, it turns out, there are really few safeguards for any Americans.

Bland jailhouse video

Jail where Sandra Bland died was not in compliance

Justice

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects all jails in the state at least once a year, and they also investigate the death of inmates. Inspectors returned to Waller County in July to report on the death of Sandra Bland, a Chicago native who was arrested after a traffic stop and was found hanged after […]