The most recent programs for the Minorities Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1147 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 20:52:43 GMT Jacqueline Berrien testified about Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) policies and practices. Much of the hearing was focused on the agency's reasons for changing its guidance on criminal background checks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312903-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian Charlie Chin visited San Francisco's Chinatown and told the story of the Chinese in America to a group of college students. The group visited the Chinese Historical Society of America, then took a tour through the streets of Chinatown. This is part one of a three part program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312722-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scott Berg talked about his book, [38 Nooses: Lincoln, Little Crow, and the Beginning of the Frontier's End], in which he recounts the Dakota War of 1862. He responded to questions from members of the audience.* This presentation was in the James Michener Non-Fiction Pavilion on the grounds of City Hall at the 4th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312749-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312749-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Ned Blackhawk talked about the representation of indigenous peoples in the early writings of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain). Professor Blackhawk is the author of [Violence Over the Land: Indians And Empires In the Early American West]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311487-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fernando Espuelas moderated a panel on the state of Latino Americas. Among the issues they addressed were immigration policy, Hispanic economic and political power, educational inequality, societal depictions of Hispanics, the use of terms "wetback" and "illegal alien", business, home ownership, and health care. "Latino Nation: Beyond The Numbers" was held at Chicago State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312040-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312040-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tavis Smiley moderated a panel on the state of Latino America, focusing on issues of concern to the community, civil rights, and inequality. Among the topics they addressed were immigration policy, employment and the business environment, gun control, foreign relations policy in Latin America, media portrayals of the Latino community, education, and building coalitions with other minority communities. "Latino Nation: Beyond The Numbers" was held at Chicago State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312040-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton and Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel spoke at an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Holocaust Museum. Both recalled the dedication ceremony for the museum, where Mr. Wiesel called on President Clinton to do something about the genocide and ethnic cleansing taking place in Yugoslavia and Bosnia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312271-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Frank spoke about the Creek Indians and the First Seminole War, which took place in the early 19th century in the southeastern United States and Spanish controlled Florida. The war was fought in part to prevent slaves from fleeing into Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311133-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on allowing openly members and leaders in the Boy Scouts of America. The organization was considering an end to its ban of openly gay youth members while continuing its exclusion of openly gay adult leaders. Michelle Boorstein was interviewed by phone about the details of the proposed policy change. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312276-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312276-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shirin Spencer toured Union Kempsville High School Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Historian Edna Hendrix and former student Roy Reid also spoke about the school. Union Kempsville High School was the first high school for African Americans in Princess Anne County, now known as Virginia Beach, Virginia. In the 1930s, the local African-American community came together to raise money for a school, and the result was Princess Anne County Training School. In 1962 the school changed its name to Union Kempsville High School. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 18-22 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311945-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Armstrong Williams, a radio and TV talk show host and columnist, talked about the latest efforts by the Republican Party to reach out to minorities and expand the party. He talked about the importance to democracy as well as to the party to expand the perceived choices. Mr. Williams responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video clip was shown of a speech by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) at Howard University on April 10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312096-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312096-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jerry Howard talked about the Hohokam civilization and how they lived in the lands of present-day Arizona. He toured the massive ruin of adobe walls and platforms and explored the mound built by the ancient civilization that thrived from AD 1100 to AD 1400. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Mesa, Arizona, on March 4-7 to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311824-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311824-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Donald Fixico talked about his book, [Indian Resilience and Rebuilding], in which he discusses the history of Indian gaming and its impact on the community. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Mesa, Arizona, on March 4-7 to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311752-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Wilson talked about his book, [Mesa], in which he chronicles the origins of Mesa, Arizona as a Mormon settlement. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Mesa, Arizona, on March 4-7 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311754-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN crew toured the Alston House in Mesa, Arizona. Built in the 1920s, it was home and office of Dr. Lucius Alston, the first black doctor to practice in Mesa. During an era of segregation, Dr. Alston and his wife, Velma, a nurse, treated members of the African-American, Hispanic, and American-Indian communities. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Mesa, Arizona, on March 4-7 to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311821-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about media coverage of racial issues. Topics included changing journalistic and U.S. racial demographics; the controversy surrounding [Philadelphia] Magazine's cover story, "Being White in Philly"; social media; and media funding issues. They also discussed the Associated Press' announcement that "illegal immigrant" was no longer an appropriate term for people living in the United States without legal permission. The program included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311883-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Angelo talked about the recent Supreme Court hearings on same-sex marriage, and changing attitudes among some Republicans on the issue. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311838-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311838-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Women civil rights leaders honored attorney Barbara Arnwine for her achievements in racial justice and civil rights. Then they discussed the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and current issues, including recent voter ID laws and their impact on the right to vote, racial profiling of young African Americans and Latinos, and the Senate holding up President Obama's judicial nominees. Trice Edney Communications held its third annual luncheon and forum in celebration of Women's History Month and the 186th anniversary of the Black Press, titled "Stateswomen for Justice - Honing the Vision: The Next 50 Years," at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311801-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hazel Trice Edney made introductory remarks and Nicole Johnson said an invocation before a luncheon honoring black women civil rights leaders. Trice Edney Communications held its third annual luncheon and forum in celebration of Women's History Month and the 186th anniversary of the Black Press, titled "Stateswomen for Justice - Honing the Vision: The Next 50 Years," at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311801-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311801-101 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Barnes reviewed the oral argument earlier in the day in the Supreme Court case [United States v. Windsor], the challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). He also talked about the history of the case that involved Edith Windsor being required to pay more than $300,000 in inheritance taxes following the death of her partner of over 40 years which she would not have been taxed if her spouse was a man. He was interviewed by telephone from the [Washington Post] newsroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311795-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on same-sex marriage after an airing of the oral argument in the Supreme Court case [United States v. Windsor], the challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which was argued earlier in the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82354-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82354-101 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on same-sex marriage as a distant view of the U.S. Supreme Court building was shown. [Washington Post] Supreme Court reporter Robert Barnes spoke by telephone, reviewing the oral argument earlier in the day in the Supreme Court case [United States v. Windsor], the challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). He also talked about the history of the case that involved Edith Windsor being required to pay more than $300,000 in inheritance taxes following the death of her partner of over 40 years which she would not have been taxed if her spouse was a man. A video clip was shown of Edith Windsor talking to reporters on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court after the oral arguments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82354-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82354-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral argument in [United States v. Windsor], the challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). At issue was whether the Court had jurisdiction to rule on the federal government's case, and whether the House Republican leaders as defenders of DOMA had Article III "standing" to pursue their appeal. After arguments on jurisdiction, issues of the constitutionality of section III of DOMA were addressed. Lawyers argued over the requirement in the law that limited the definition of marriage to a union between a man and woman, thus denying federal spousal rights to same-sex marriages conferred on couples in states where the practice had been made legal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311686-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311686-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars and same-sex marriage advocates talked about Supreme Court oral arguments in two same-sex marriage cases. [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). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311780-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke with reporters and answered questions after attending oral argument in the Supreme Court case [United States v. Windsor], which challenged the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). She predicted the outcome of the case and remarked on the issue of same-sex marriage itself. She also talked about the process that led to House Republicans defending DOMA in court when the Justice Department would not. Finally, she commented on developments regarding gun control and immigration bills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311782-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in the same-sex marriage case United States v. Windsor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311792-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311792-102 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown outside the U.S. Supreme Court after oral arguments in the same-sex marriage case [United States v. Windsor]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311792-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311792-101 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edith Windsor, the respondent in [United States v. Windsor], and her attorneys spoke to reporters following Supreme Court oral argument in the case, which challenged the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). After the death in 2009 of her partner of over 40 years, Ms. Windsor was required to pay more than $300,000 in inheritance taxes because DOMA mandates that a spouse, as legally defined, must be a person of the opposite sex. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311793-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following oral argument in the Supreme Court [United States v. Windsor] case, Reverend Rob Schenck spoke to reporters and answered questions on the steps outside the Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311793-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311793-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in the same-sex marriage case [United States v. Windsor]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311792-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311792-103 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in the same-sex marriage case [United States v. Windsor]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311792-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the topic, "Should the Supreme Court recognize same-sex marriage?" Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311784-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311784-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joan Biskupic talked about oral argument in the Supreme Court [United States v. Windsor] case to be argued later that day, which challenged the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). She described the history of DOMA and how it came before the Court, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Live scenes were shown of the crowds outside the U.S. Supreme Court waiting for the oral argument in [United States v. Windsor]. A video clip was shown from the previous day's case [Hollingsworth v. Perry]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311784-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311784-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the topic, "Should the Supreme Court recognize same-sex marriage?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311784-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311784-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Opponents of same-sex marriage gathered on the National Mall to show their support for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Organizer Brian Brown said that the march reflected "the unity and diversity of the pro-marriage movement." Religious figures, conservative advocacy groups and a variety of other organizations joined the rally on the first day of two oral arguments before the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311757-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Announcements were made about television coverage of the issues of the two same-sex marriage cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier that day and the next day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-105 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-105 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments from viewers who supported or opposed same-sex marriage. Earlier in the day the U..S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the same-sex marriage case [Hollingsworth v. Perry] and would hear a case on the Defense of Marriage Act the next day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-104 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions after hearing the oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court the same-sex marriage case [Hollingsworth v. Perry]. Comments were also sought on the case that would be heard the next day and on same-sex marriage in general. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-103 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown outside the U.S. Supreme Court after oral arguments were heard in the same-sex marriage case [Hollingsworth v. Perry]. Another case would be argued the next day.*Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-102 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Johnson, formerly the founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), spoke about on the economic challenges and wealth disparity facing the African American community. Issues included starting businesses, closing the unemployment gap, and the wage gap between black and white Americans. He shared the results of a Zogby survey recently commissioned by his current company to gauge sentiments of the African-American community on the current state of political, economic, and social affairs. He responded to questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311744-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311744-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown outside the U.S. Supreme Court after oral arguments were heard in the same-sex marriage case [Hollingsworth v. Perry]. Another case would be argued the next day. Advocates and opponents of marriage equality gathered on the public thoroughfares outside the Supreme Court. News stories were also read. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-101 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of [Hollingsworth v. Perry], lawyers for the petitioners spoke to reporters and answered questions on the steps of the Court. The petitioners were the proponents of the ballot initiative known as Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311767-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311767-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Supporters of same-sex marriage held a rally outside the Supreme Court, on the first day it considered two cases on the rights of same-sex couples to marry. The rally was organized by United for Marriage, a coalition group that includes Family Equality Council, GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign. Several participants were not identified on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311756-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of [Hollingsworth v. Perry], lawyers and respondents spoke to reporters and answered questions about their case on the steps of the Court. The respondents were same-sex couples who were banned from getting married in California by Proposition 8. Other supporters also spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311767-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN's coverage of the Supreme Court oral argument cases on same-sex marriage included scenes of advocates and opponents of marriage equality gathered on the public thoroughfares outside the Supreme Court, taped portions from earlier in the day of legal opinion on the cases, and reaction from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the March 26 and 27 Supreme Court oral arguments in two same-sex marriage cases.*[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). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-6 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Klarman talked about the constitutional issues related to the two same-sex marriage cases being argued before the United States Supreme Court on March 26 and 26. [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). Professor Klarman explained some of the Court's possible rulings in the cases, and some of the arguments of the various concerned parties, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 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 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the March 26 and 27 Supreme Court oral arguments in two same-sex marriage cases.[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). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars previewed the two same-sex marriage cases to be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26 and 27, 2013. [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). Paul Smith argued that laws preventing equal recognition of same-sex couples should be held unconstitutional, while Edward Whelan argued that these issues should be left to the democratic process to decide. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311709-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311709-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT