The most recent programs for the Census & Redistricting Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1353 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, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 06:54:58 GMT Morgan Cullen talked by phone about states' redistricting processes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305319-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305319-2 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Morgan Cullen was interviewed by phone about the U.S. census and the redistricting process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305319-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The National Archives held a ceremony to mark the release of an online database with detailed, individual information on more than 15 million Americans who filled out a 1940 census. Panelists talked about the significance of the 1940 Census and the impact of the Great Depression on the era. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305261-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Mesenbourg and Connie Potter talked about the first-ever release of records and surveys from the 1940 U.S. decennial census after the expiration of a 72-year confidentiality clause. The guests discussed major demographic and social changes that have occurred between the 1940 and 2010 censuses. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305230-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305230-5 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Angelo Ancheta made the keynote speech at a conference on redistricting. He focused on the 2008 California law that created citizens redistricting commission, the establishment and early work of the commission, and the process following the 2010 Census. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-3 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Political scientists, authors, and professors talked about demographics and voting rights. Topics included pending state voter identification laws and 2012 ballot measures. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-2 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Law professors Pamela Karlan and Nathaniel Persily talked about redistricting issues in the next decade. Topics included past, current, and potential court cases around the country. They answered questions following their discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Redistricting, Partisanship, and the Future of the Voting Rights Act Ellen Katz , Professor, Michigan Law School ( Democrats at DOJ: Why Partisan Use of the Voting Rights Act Might Not Be So Bad After All ) Nina Perales , Director of Litigation, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund Abigail Thernstrom , Commissioner, U.S. Civil Rights Commission ( The Voting Rights Act in a Racially Transformed America Moderator: Pamela Karlan , Professor, Stanford Law School 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Assessing Redistricting Reform in California and Beyond Angelo Ancheta , Commissioner, California Citizens Redistricting Commission Heather Gerken , Professor, Yale Law School Michael Kang , Professor, Emory Law School Nicholas Stephanopolous , Lecturer, Columbia Law School ( Communities and the Commission ) Moderator: Nathaniel Persily , Professor, Columbia Law School 9a - 4:45p PT Sanford Law http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-4 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretaries of state and others spoke about the congressional redistricting process and the Department of Justice's role in determining constitutionality of maps redrawn. They also talked about the 2012 presidential nominating calendar, election preparations, voting machine use, and voter access to the polls. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304019-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304019-2 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on [Perry v. Perez], a case involving new districts created by the Texas legislature for the state house and senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303582-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303582-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Wasserman talked about congressional redistricting plans across the nation, with a special look the case before the Supreme Court regarding the proposed redistricting in Texas. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303683-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303683-3 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about redistricting reform and the effects these reforms might have on congressional and state elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303110-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303110-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Groves talked about changes in the traditional American household, including marital patterns and the rise of single-person households, unmarried partner households, adult children living at home, and household income and multi-earner households. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302498-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302498-5 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rosemarie Zagarri talked about her book, [The Politics of Size: Representation in the United States, 1776-1850]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded on the campus of George Mason University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301877-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301877-4 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tim Storey talked about new congressional maps being drawn, the role of state legislators, non-partisan commissions and the role of the Justice Department in redistricting. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301773-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301773-6 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Two political scholars debated the changing of U.S. demographics and the shifting the political landscape for 2012. Ruy Teixeira argued that trends would favor Democrats. To back his claim, he cited the growing Hispanic population and the decreasing influence of religion. Michael Barone agreed with Mr. Teixeira, but concluded instead that demographics of the preceding decade would not necessarily continue in the same direction. In one example he referenced lower inflow of Mexican immigrants to U.S. due to economic problems. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301099-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about conflicts in several states over constitutionally-mandated redistricting. Congressional districts are redrawn every ten years to reflect population shifts. Topics included the impact of redistricting on growing minorities like the Latino community, and various lawsuits of alleged gerrymandering. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300560-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Wasserman talked about what states can expect as far as gains and losses in 2012 redistricting, and what it means for the balance of power in Congress. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300225-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300225-5 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about preparations for the 2010 U.S. Census. They focused on the costs of the 2010 Census, methods under consideration to reduce costs for the 2020 Census, and transition to new methods of enumeration using the Internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298868-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Logan talked about the major demographic shifts that have taken place as shown in the results of the 2010 Census, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Hispanic and Asian populations were the big increases in the 2010 Census. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298768-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298768-6 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Myrna Perez talked from New York City about the upcoming legislative redistricting process in the 50 states. She talked about the Brennan Center for Justice's work in the area and their booklet [A Citizen's Guide to Redistricting], which explains the importance of redistricting and its impact on elections. She also reacted to a video clip of Charlie Cook, publisher and editor of Cook Political Report, while he was a guest on the "Washington Journal" Friday, February 25, 2011. He pointed out that following very successful 2010 elections, Republicans were in the strongest position on redistricting than at any time in modern history, but this is also the first time a Democratic president and Justice Department were in place during redistricting since the Kennedy administration. Ms. Perez called for transparency in redistricting and explained Civil Rights Act minority district issues. 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/298223-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298223-4 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Groves released the second set of 2010 Census information. The data includes more detailed population figures for states, which legislatures will use for redrawing congressional districts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297458-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Republican and Democratic congressmen spoke about the 2010 Census, the redistricting process, and the outlook for the 112th Congress. They focused on the likely affect redistricting might have on the partisan climate in Washington and potential impact on the next election. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297312-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the role of race in the drawing of congressional and state legislative districts after the 2010 Census. Among the topics they addressed were the process of redrawing district lines, potential political fights over the shapes of new districts, possible struggles among differing minority groups, and class differences in districts. Panelists also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296904-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Groves spoke about the 2010 U.S. Census results. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297236-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297236-3 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Wasserman talked about the results of the 2010 census and congressional redistricting. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297212-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297212-4 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for response to a question on the 2010 census results: "Has your community changed?" Susan Ferrechio talked by phone about the remainder of the lame-duck congressional agenda, and the possibility of Congress returning following the holidays to complete work before the 112th Congress begins. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297212-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297212-2 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Census Bureau Director Robert Groves released the first set of 2010 Census data. Secretary Locke in his remarks said that the Census was completed on time and under budget. The overall U.S. population grew 9.7 percent to 308.7 million, with growth continuing to be concentrated in the Southern and Western regions of the country. Nevada grew the most, up 35.1 percent from 2000. Ten states lost representatives in the House of Representatives, and eight states gained representatives, with Texas gaining the most. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297192-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Weisman spoke by phone on the results of the 2010 U.S. Census results. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297204-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tim Storey talked about the reapportionment of congressional seats that will occur as a result of the 2010 census, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Some states will gain congressional seats and others will lose them, as the population shifts south and west. States affected will redraw their congressional district lines, and the new apportionment will take effect in time for the 2012 election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296298-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296298-5 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Keith Johnson spoke about the 2010 midterm congressional elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295979-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and U.S. Census Director Robert Groves talked about the status of 2010 census operations. Secretary Locke announced that the 2010 census is under budget, with the government saving $1.6 billion. Census Director Graves described the status of quality assurance work being done in the field and the next steps in the processing of the data collected. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294989-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294989-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 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 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Groves talked about conducting and evaluating the U.S. 2010 Census. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292743-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292743-6 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Todd Zinser talked about an audit by the Inspector General for the Department of Commerce that found the Census Bureau has wasted millions of dollars in its preparation for the 2010 census count. 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/292174-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292174-5 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT African American leaders spoke to reporters about a meeting with Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. about efforts by the 2010 U.S. Census to address the issue of undercounting of Blacks. Among the issues addressed were educating the Black community to participate in the census, and advertising, media and financial commitments and other resources that can be used to tackle this issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290742-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Groves talked about 2010 census preparations and canvassing operations for the census. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290658-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290658-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Officials testified about preparations for and the conduct of the 2010 census. Among the topics addressed were concerns about the return of census forms, the use of information technology during the census process, and funding issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289332-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Gerald Herbert talked efforts to change the process of redrawing congressional district lines each decade following the decennial census. Currently, most states grant the power to draw new lines to governors and state legislatures, who are often accused of "gerrymandering," or drawing the new lines to meet partisan goals. Mr. Herbert discussed proposals to change this system, including proposed congressional legislation known as the Fairness and Independence in Redistricting (FAIR) Act, which would require states to establish an independent, bipartisan redistricting commission to redraw district lines in the next decade. Mr. Herbert responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287329-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287329-5 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Robert M. Groves to be the Department of Commerce Census Director. He was introduced by Michigan Senator Carl Levin. Mr. Groves ruled out the use of sampling methods for the 2010 Census but also said that he remains worried about fixing a persistent undercount of hard-to-reach populations, typically minorities living in dense areas. Under questioning, he also made clear that he would not tolerate political interference either from congressional Republicans or the White House and will step down from his post if necessary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286367-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286367-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT William Frey talked about U.S. Census Bureau population estimates for counties and metro areas for July 1, 2008, and comparisons of this data over a one- and eight-year period. Some demographers attribute the decrease in domestic and international migration levels around the U.S. (the lowest since the Great Depression) to the economic recession and the weak housing market. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284774-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284774-8 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Goldenkoff talked about the Government Accountability Office report looking at some of the challenges of the census. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. A clip of Mr. Goldenkoff's testimony before the the House Oversight Subcommittee on the Census from the previous week was shown at the beginning of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284493-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284493-7 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the status of preparations for the 2010 census. Topics included the integration and testing of the information technology systems, implementation of the 2010 Census Local Update of Census Address (LUCA) program, preparations for Address Canvassing, reliability of the cost estimate, and field infrastructure for non-response follow-up and other operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284452-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders talked about the 2010 U.S. census. They criticized the Obama administration's proposed direction of the census by White House offices as political interference in an apolitical process. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284021-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284021-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lashawn Richburg-Hayes spoke about the release of annual statistics on the poverty rate by the U.S. Census Bureau. The report noted that despite downturns in the economy and housing markets rates remained stable in most categories. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280724-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280724-3 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Johnson spoke about new figures from the U.S. Census Bureau on income, poverty, and health insurance, using data from 2007. He talked about the process of gathering the data, correctly using it, and the implications of it in understanding social policy. The report [Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2007], contains findings from the Current Population Survey (CPS) and [Income, Earnings, and Poverty Data] from the 2007 American Community Survey (ACS). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280700-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Stuart Taylor moderated a panel discussion on ways in which the 2006 election results will be affected by congressional redistricting. Panel members explained that the 'gerrymandering' of some districts is designed to provide an electoral advantage to certain political parties and incumbents, or to disadvantage racial groups. Topics included the negative aspects of "safe" congressional seats, uncompetitive elections, extreme partisan polarization, incentives for gerrymandering, and the significance of black majority districts. They predicted a change to a Democratic majority in Congress after the November 7 elections. After the discussion the panelists responded to audience members' questions. This discussion is one of a series of Brookings Judicial Issues Forums on the polarization of American politics. Thomas Mann has written the chapter on gerrymandering in the forthcoming book, [Red and Blue Nation? Characteristics and Causes of America's Polarized Politics], to be published by Brookings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195168-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Professor Frey talked about the implications of the United States reaching an estimated population of 300 million. He also commented on population by race, gender and age, quality of life issues, the impact of immigration and a historic view of population growth. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194536-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194536-5 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT One of the third prize-winning videos, [Texas Redistricting: The Controversy], was produced by Angie Thomas, a 12th grade student, Kyle Dolloff, an 11th grade student, and Courtney Butler, a 10th grade student at Stephenville High School in Stephenville, Texas. The video focused on the controversy over the changes to the legislative districts in Texas after the 2000 census. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary exploring a current political topic using some C-SPAN footage and covering multiple viewpoints. The local cable company was Northland Cable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191990-14 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191990-14 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts included: On Friday, March 3, 2006 the U.S. Supreme Court class photo was taken. On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in [Cincinnati Women's Service v. Voinovich]. This case centers on a 1998 law signed by former Ohio Governor George Voinovich that requires women to meet face-to-face with a doctor to discuss the procedure, risks and alternatives to abortion. The law also requires that women under 18 seeking an abortion must get consent from a parent unless she can prove in juvenile court that she is mature enough to make a decision on abortion. The ruling by a U.S. District Judge that the law is constitutional was appealed. This program contains audio with still images of participants as they spoke. On Wednesday, March 1, 2006, attorneys spoke to reporters on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court following oral arguments in four Texas redistricting cases. The Court will decide if a 2003 district map redrawn by the Republican-led legislature is constitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191452-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT