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

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?

America talks a lot about a 'race war.' Here's why it doesn't need to fight one
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell talks to a defendant.

How science and counterterrorism are reinventing US police interrogations

How science and counterterrorism are reinventing US police interrogations
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.

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

US: South Dakota illegally institutionalizes thousands with disabilities
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

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

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

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

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.

Xenophobia and nationalism are on the rise in Germany
"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.

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.

The trolls are winning. GamerGate case will not go to trial.
Michigan National Guard helping with water distribution

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

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.

Why the crisis over Flint's water could really happen anywhere in the US
Bland jailhouse video

Jail where Sandra Bland died was not in compliance

Jail where Sandra Bland died was not in compliance
Moroccan women wait at a border crossing with loads of 100-200 pounds of commercial goods on their backs.

Along Morocco’s border with a Spanish enclave, these women shoulder twice their weight ‘to earn a morsel of bread’

These women carry loads of 100-200 lbs for the chance to earn $5 per day.

Along Morocco’s border with a Spanish enclave, these women shoulder twice their weight ‘to earn a morsel of bread’