The most popular events for the Washington Journal - Minorities & Equal Opportunity Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=13 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 04:48:46 GMT Washington Journal - Minorities & Equal Opportunity Janice Crouse talked about Concerned Women for America's agenda on social issues, the 2012 presidential campaign, legislation the group is advocating in Congress, and advocacy at the state level. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Ms. Crouse in her comments said that her group is not a partisan or political group and works with both Democrats and Republicans. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301255-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301255-3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ed Whelan talked about the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. The regulation raises the question as to which institutions qualify as religious and can therefore be exempted. Mr. Whelans's organization, the Ethics and Public Policy Center, which opposes the regulation, believes it violates constitutional religious freedom guarantees. As part of his argument, Mr. Whelan compared the provision to a hypothetical federal mandate that all schools participate in a national lunch program and further require that free pork be made available to all students. He also responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304238-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304238-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Alexander talked about her new book [The New Jim Crow]. The book is about the incarceration of young black men and how difficult it is for them to rebuild their lives while on parole or probation. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The death of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig was announced at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292183-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292183-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292885-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292885-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Russell Moore described the role that religion plays in American politics and culture, including issues such as abortion, immigration, same-sex marriage, and efforts to curb guns and violence. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311935-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311935-3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Leikin talked about his article in the July/August issue of [Foreign Affairs] titled, "Europe's Angry Muslims" which focused on how "radical Islam is spreading across Europe among the descendants of Muslim immigrants" and how some European Muslims might commit acts of terrorism there and in the United States. He had just returned from a 9-week trip to Europe where he met with intelligence officials as well as Muslim leaders and immigrants to further discuss these issues. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188439-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188439-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Boyd talked about Senate action on the settlement of long-standing racial discrimination claims by African-American farmers against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Mr. Boyd also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In a 1999 class-action lawsuit, a federal judge ruled that the USDA was guilty of discrimination against black farmers. These claims stem from that decision, as over 70,000 farmers have not received their share of money from the 1999 settlement. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294905-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294905-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador spoke about the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act. He discussed ways to make it easier for the public to vote, including the "Why Tuesday" movement. The guest responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188148-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188148-2 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examine through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone call, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Ms. O'Donnell and Ms. Olanoff debated the constitutionality and necessity of publicly funded single sex schools. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Dettmer and Mr. Georges talked about current news topics, including Shannon Faulkner's quitting the Citadel after less than a week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66724-1 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz talked about her opposition to changing practices on mammogram testing. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290098-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290098-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sabrina Schaeffer talked about the Independent Women's Forum's views on issues that are important to women in the 2012 elections, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She discussed health and contraceptive care, the economy, and legislation at the state level. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304987-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304987-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Sheila Jackson Lee talked about her views on the House Homeland Security hearing on the threat of radicalization among members of the U.S. Muslim community. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298419-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298419-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jamelle Bouie talked about his [American Prospect] article, "The Other Glass Ceiling," in which he examined the impediments that remain for African Americans in Congress. Some of the topics he discussed were the difficulties black members of the House have in being elected to the Senate, the states that are more like to elect African Americans, fundraising, and congressional districting. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305312-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305312-5 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Joe Madison and Mychal Massie provided African American perspectives on the Obama Administration's first week in office, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Each talked about how he feels President Obama should deal with Hamas, Israel and Palestinian issues, plans to close Guantanamo Bay, and urban American children and other issues in the African American community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283770-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283770-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jacqueline O'Neal talked about the role women play in peace building and security efforts in Muslim countries. She talked about the conference on Afghanistan in London earlier in the week and what role she expects women to play in peace building. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291810-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291810-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Brian Brown talked about the National Organization for Marriage's arguments against the legalization of same-sex marriage. The Supreme Court was to hear two cases on the issue later in the month. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311419-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311419-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chuck Wolfe talked about his group's drive to train, and ultimately elect, openly gay public officials on the national, state, and local level. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300109-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300109-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornel West spoke about his book being released that day, [Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, a Memoir] (Smiley Books; October 15, 2009), that he wrote with David Ritz. Professor West discussed his life story and his political perspective as well as current issues in the news. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289486-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289486-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Reverend Al Sharpton talked about his "Reclaim the Dream" rally on the anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Following Reverend Sharpton, telephone lines were open for comments on the rally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295230-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295230-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Carrie Lukas talked about the wage gap that exists between men and women. In a recent op-ed, Ms. Lukas argued that while labor surveys show women earn 77% of what men earn for equal work, other data suggests that women earn, on average, as much or even more than men. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299089-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299089-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT [New York Times] columnist Gail Collins talked her about latest book, [When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present]. She also discussed recent columns and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289558-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289558-7 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cladoosby spoke about a conference between tribal nations and White House officials, including President Obama. He talked about what tribal nations hoped to get from the conference, relations between the U.S. and Native American tribes, as well as issues facing Indian peoples. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289796-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289796-7 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Savage talked about the Supreme Court decision in [Wal-Mart v. Dukes], a class-action gender discrimination lawsuit brought by female employees of the company, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Court ruled by a 5-4 margin that the lawsuit did not qualify as a class action suit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300136-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300136-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ed Jackson talked about the construction of the Martin Luther King Memorial near the Tidal Basin of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Construction of the memorial began December 28th, 2009, after 13 years of planning, fundraising, and legal issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291392-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291392-3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Brault and Curtis Decker talked about the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Among other issues, they discussed the definitions of "disability," demographics of disabled Americans, types of disabilities, employment status and poverty rates among the disabled, and the effects of federal policies on the disability community. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Today is President's Day. Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. On the 100th anniversary of Frederick Douglass's death, Mr. Clark was interviewed from the Douglass home in Anacostia, Virginia. In the federal budget segment, Mr. Hebert reviewed the Interior Department budget proposal. Mr. Voss described the new Frederick Douglass exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. Mr. Landrigan talked about the atmosphere in New Hampshire one year before the presidential primaries there. Former HEW Secretary Califano talked about his new book, [Radical Surgery: What's Next for America's Health Care?] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63437-1 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lieutenant Dan Choi talked about the latest developments on the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Justice Department the previous day won an emergency stay of a judge's order banning worldwide enforcement of the military's policy banning openly gay service members. Lieutenant Choi was honorably discharged from the military following his March 2009 announcement on national television that he was gay. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Lieutenant Choi participated from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296146-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296146-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Arturo Vargas talked about NALEO's (National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials) voter turnout projections for the Latino electorate in the 2012 election, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included immigration issues, NALEO's voter outreach efforts, and voter identification laws. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304987-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304987-5 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Barry Lynn talked about what his group, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, considers an "encroachment" of religion in the 2012 election and in public policy in general, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He reacted to clips of a previous day "Washington Journal" discussion between Richard Land and Jim Wallis on religion and politics, and remarks and campaign ads by several of the 2012 presidential candidates. In the interview Mr. Lynn stressed his belief in the need for a secular government that "is strictly neutral on matters of religion." He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303344-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303344-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Brody talked about religion and the 2010 midterm elections, the previous weekend's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and its presidential straw poll, the Tea Party movement, and the Obama Administration's policies and legislative and political strategies. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292194-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292194-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Bernard and Leonard Steinhorn talked about the history of race relations in the U.S. and where relations stand currently. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A short clip was shown at the beginning of the program of Martin Luther King's daughter, Bernice King, who talked about the role of women in the Civil Rights movement at the Women Who Dare to Dream Luncheon hosted by The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation on August 26, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301251-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301251-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Adams Liptak was interviewed by phone about the Supreme Court's decision to hear a case on affirmative action as a factor in college entry. The case involves a suit brought by a white student denied a spot at the University of Texas. This was the first time the court dealt with the issue of affirmative action in higher education since its 2003 decision endorsing the use of race as a factor in admissions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Allen West (R-FL) talked about the Republican Party efforts to appeal to African-American voters in the 2012 election. Topics included the unemployment among African Americans, access to capital, and the Justice Department's suit against Florida's efforts to remove potentially ineligible voters from registration rolls. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306640-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306640-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Crystal Kayiza spoke from Tulsa, Oklahoma about her video, [The American Melting Pot], the high school section first prize-winning video. She is an eleventh grader at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on one of the country's greatest strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Cox Communications. She was joined by Christopher Metzler, Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies Associate Dean, who talked about the issue of diversity and the "melting pot" of U.S. culture. They both responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nicholas Jones, U.S. Census Bureau Racial Statistics Branch Chief, talked by telephone about how the Census Bureau works to make sure the diverse population of the U.S. is accurately counted, as well as past trends in diversity across the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293179-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293179-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Land and Jim Wallis talked about the role of religion in the 2012 elections, American politics, and civic discourse. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303325-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303325-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Liza Mundy talked about her [Time] cover story, "The Richer $ex: Women are overtaking men as America's breadwinners. Why that s good for everyone," and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the impact of the recession on men's wages, changing marriage trends, and the number of women attending college in comparison to men. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305015-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305015-5 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Savage previewed the March 26 and 27 Supreme Court oral arguments in two same-sex marriage cases, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.[Hollingsworth v. Perry] concerned California's Proposition 8 law, which amended the state constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to get married.*[United States v. Windsor] challenged the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). [Hollingsworth v. Perry] concerned California's Proposition 8 law, which amended the state constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to get married.*[United States v. Windsor] challenged the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Mr. Savage described explained the laws and how the cases made it to the Court, and speculated on how the justices might rule. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Terry O'Neill talked about the issues that the National Organization of Women (NOW) believes will influence women voters in the 2012 elections. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the economy, Medicare and Medicaid, reproductive rights, and controversial Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin's inaccurate statement on rape and pregnancy. At the end of the program C-SPAN showed the scene inside the Tampa Bay Times Forum of construction workers preparing for the Republican National Convention. Ms. O'Neill participated from Virginia Beach, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307627-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307627-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Barbara Lee, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, talked about the Caucus' views on job creation and unemployment benefits, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She also discussed the resignation of USDA employee Shirley Sherrod, and the dispute between the NAACP and the Tea Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294684-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294684-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Groves and Eileen Appelbaum talked about the demographics of working women in the United States, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included pay equity, the effect childrearing has on working women, education and workforce participation, women and business ownership, and the impact of the recession and economic turmoil on working women. This program was part five of a five-day "Washington Journal" series on the American workforce. The program identification numbers for the other parts are 300925-6 (Labor Department Job Programs), 300926-6 (Technical Education and the Workforce), 300927-6 (Private-Public Partnerships), and 301000-5 (Federal Job Programs). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300929-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300929-6 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ryan Butler talked about gay and lesbian issues in the 2012 election. Topics included same-sex marriage initiatives on the 2012 ballot in Minnesota, Maine, Maryland, and Washington State; the accomplishments of the Obama administration in advocating for LGBT issues, and the LGBT organizations at the Democratic National Convention. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307794-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307794-5 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jamal Simmons talked about 2012 presidential election politics, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Mitt Romney's role at Bain Capital, the use of sound bites against political figures, same-sex marriage, the impact of the economy on the presidential campaign, and recent voter identification laws. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306169-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306169-3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kareem Shora talked about the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee's recently released report, "Report on Hate Crimes and Discrimination Against Arab-Americans." He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283050-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283050-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Eric Dyson talked about the controversy over whether President Obama was being criticized for his race or for his policies. During the week, former President Carter said that race was an overwhelming factor in criticism of President Obama from people such as Representative Joe Wilson and some of the demonstrators at the Tea Party rallies. Professor Dyson said he believed there is an underlying racism in attitudes toward President Obama that should be acknowledged. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communictions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289020-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289020-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Roberto Ramirez and Mark Lopez talked about the Hispanics living in the United States, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics Hispanics' percentage of the U.S. population, where they are living, and how they fare in terms of levels of education, employment and income. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306734-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306734-5 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ralph Reed talked about the Republican presidential primary and Newt Gingrich's victory in South Carolina. Topics included the role of evangelicals in the nomination contest, Rick Santorum's future, Mitt Romney's tax returns, and Newt Gingrich's ability to argue in favor of religious values. He also responded to telephones calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read headlines at the end of the hour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303828-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303828-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jennifer Bendery talked about the changes over time in President Obama's stance on gay marriage and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the political timing of his announcement of support for same-sex marriage earlier in the week, the political implications, behind-the-scenes strategy, and the electoral math of his position. Video clips were shown of statements by President Obama over the years, and of remarks by former Governor Mitt Romney, the candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, in Oklahoma May 9, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305983-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305983-3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lauren Williams talked about African-American voters and the 2012 election, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included voter enthusiasm for President Obama in 2008 versus 2012, the unemployment rate among African Americans, the economy, and the reluctance of both Mitt Romney and President Obama to talk about issues that are more relevant to African Americans. Nancy Calo read the latest headline news from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309012-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309012-3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Judge Andrew Napolitano, author of [Dred Scott's Revenge: A Legal History of Race and Freedom in America] (Thomas Nelson; April 21, 2009) talked from a Fox newsroom in New York City about freedom, the roots of racism, the impact of slavery, and the legal consequence of both in the U.S. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series of interviews during the month of August with authors of recently released books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288455-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288455-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jim Towey talked about the lawsuit filed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty on behalf of Ave Maria University against the Obama administration regarding its birth control coverage requirement. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included President Obama's Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships in comparison with the office during the George W. Bush administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304840-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304840-4 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT