From the New York Times, this page contains all the major speeches, in video and transcript form, of the 2012 Republican National Convention.
Key Speeches From the Republican National Convention - Video Feature - NYTimes.com:
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The Health Care Law is upheld by Supreme Court 5-4
The Affordable Care Act (sometimes called ObamaCare) was upheld by the Supreme Court today in a 5-4 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts. The case is known as National Federation of Independent. Business v. Sebelius.
Information about the case and the decision.
The mandate is constitutional: In Plain English : SCOTUSblog:
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Information about the case and the decision.
The mandate is constitutional: In Plain English : SCOTUSblog:
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
High Court Rulings on Campaign Spending, Sentencing of Juveniles
Two other important Supreme Court decisions were announced yesterday. The first upheld the Citizens United decision allowing unlimited corporate campaign donations. (They struck down a Montana law which restricted campaign donations.)
The second decision by the Court said that it was a violation of the 8th Amendment to sentence juveniles to life imprisonment without a chance of parole.
The second decision by the Court said that it was a violation of the 8th Amendment to sentence juveniles to life imprisonment without a chance of parole.
Watch High Court Reaffirms Campaign Finance on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona's Controversial Immigration Law
Three important parts of the law were struck down, another upheld (for now at least). The part that was upheld, sometimes called the "show me your papers" provision is seen by some as the most controversial part of the law. A good explanation from Marcia Coyle on the NewsHour on PBS last night:
Watch Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Part of Immigration Law on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Obama's Drone Program: Author of new book interviewed
The following interview of Dan Klaidman done by Jake Tapper of ABC News:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Obama Publicly States Support for Gay Marriage
While he claimed his views were "evolving" for the last several years, the president who has done much to support LGBT rights, has never gone further on the issue than saying he supported "civil unions". But yesterday, he made public his support:
And historian Doris Kearns Goodwin thinks history will smile on Obama for his public statements
And historian Doris Kearns Goodwin thinks history will smile on Obama for his public statements
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Chinese Dissident Wants Out of China
A confusing story with a lot of twists and turns took another one yesterday. Chen Guangcheng had been imprisoned by the Chinese government for investigating and publishing information critical of the government's family planning policy, including information about forced abortions. (Below the jump-break is a background video Chen and other issues the Chinese are facing.)
He escaped from jail a week ago and took refuge in the U.S. Embassy. It seemed like there was an agreement for him to stay in China without the government harassing him, but he claims that is not possible.
From last night's NBC Evening News:
He escaped from jail a week ago and took refuge in the U.S. Embassy. It seemed like there was an agreement for him to stay in China without the government harassing him, but he claims that is not possible.
From last night's NBC Evening News:
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Video: Obama signs strategic agreement in Kabul
Video: Obama signs strategic agreement in Kabul:
During an unannounced trip to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama said the U.S. and Afghanistan are now committed to replacing war with peace. The new Strategic Partnership Agreement establishes a framework for U.S. involvement in Afghanistan from 2014 to 2024, and pledges economic and security resources from the U.S. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)
During an unannounced trip to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama said the U.S. and Afghanistan are now committed to replacing war with peace. The new Strategic Partnership Agreement establishes a framework for U.S. involvement in Afghanistan from 2014 to 2024, and pledges economic and security resources from the U.S. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)
Friday, April 27, 2012
Liberia's Taylor Found Guilty of Aiding, Abetting Sierra Leone War Crimes
Liberia's Taylor Found Guilty of Aiding, Abetting Sierra Leone War Crimes:
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JUDY WOODRUFF: For the first time since World War II, a head of state has been convicted of war crimes. The verdict came today at The Hague in the Netherlands against Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia.
Recalling Horrors in Liberia Wrought by Taylor: The soldiers of Charles Taylor, who on Thursday was found guilty of war crimes, ripped apart the lives of a reporter’s family members in the 1990s.
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JUDY WOODRUFF: For the first time since World War II, a head of state has been convicted of war crimes. The verdict came today at The Hague in the Netherlands against Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia.
Recalling Horrors in Liberia Wrought by Taylor: The soldiers of Charles Taylor, who on Thursday was found guilty of war crimes, ripped apart the lives of a reporter’s family members in the 1990s.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Zimmerman Out on Bail
The controversy over this case continues - George Zimmerman was released on bail after unexpectedly apologizing to the parents of Trayvon Martin.
Some details from the CBS morning news:
Some details from the CBS morning news:
Friday, April 20, 2012
Are Ted Nugent's comments protected by the 1st Amendment?
So the rock "star" from the 70's, Ted Nugent, has become an active political conservative. Apparently he also has a radio talk show and he made remarks about President Obama that have caught the attention of the Secret Service.
The report from last night's NBC news:
The report from last night's NBC news:
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Monday, April 16, 2012
After Rocket Failure, North Korea's Leader Speaks
After the embarrassment of the failed rocket launch a few days ago, Kim Jong-un spoke in public at a big rally/parade. A first ever for the young leader.
First, the story on the failed rocket launch that North Korea went ahead with in defiance of the United Nations:
As a result, the United States halted shipments of food aid that were going to be sent to North Korea. But that didn't spoil the party for the Party. The government went ahead with a big celebration of their military might anyway.
First, the story on the failed rocket launch that North Korea went ahead with in defiance of the United Nations:
As a result, the United States halted shipments of food aid that were going to be sent to North Korea. But that didn't spoil the party for the Party. The government went ahead with a big celebration of their military might anyway.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas
A week after Catholic and Protestant churches celebrated Easter, the celebrations took place around the world for Orthodox Christians. Here are scenes from celebrations in the Middle East:
And here in Seattle, the Ethiopian Orthodox community celebrated as well:
More photos can be viewed at the Seattle Times website by clicking here.
And here in Seattle, the Ethiopian Orthodox community celebrated as well:
More photos can be viewed at the Seattle Times website by clicking here.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Violence Continues in Syria
Even though the government of Bashir al-Assad has promised to withdraw its military from population centers by April 10th, there has been no slow-down in the violent crackdown on its citizens who are demanding change.
A more detailed report was aired by the NewsHour on PBS:
A more detailed report was aired by the NewsHour on PBS:
Watch In Syria, Shells Rain Down Days Before Cease-Fire Deadline on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Update on Trayvon Martin Shooting
Video from CNN posted on Wednesday, March 28:
Also, Trayvon Martin's parent's spoke out on the conflicting accounts of the incident that have emerged in recent days:
Also, Trayvon Martin's parent's spoke out on the conflicting accounts of the incident that have emerged in recent days:
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Obama Speaks Out on Trayvon Martin Shooting
President Obama made these remarks in response to a question from a reporter last week:
Meanwhile, some have started wearing hoodies as a tribute/protest:
Congressman tries it too:
Meanwhile, some have started wearing hoodies as a tribute/protest:
Congressman tries it too:
Monday, March 19, 2012
Tragic Death of Trayvon Martin - Was it the result of racial injustice?
Outrage is building and today, there were protests in Florida and almost half a million people have signed an online petition calling for an arrest of the shooter, George Zimmerman.
An ABC News report on the release of the 911 tapes of the incident:
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