The most recent programs for the Liberals Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=269 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, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 12:40:17 GMT Participants called on progressives to vote in November, re-elect President Obama, and get more progressive candidates into Congress. Representative Schakowsky (D-IL) said the Republican Party intended to sabotage good economic policies and criticized the Bowles-Simpson economic plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306641-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306641-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Labor Secretar Robert Reich talked about the U.S. economy and his campaign suggestions for liberals and progressives in the 2012 elections. Topics included voters' responsibility to be active in the democratic process, job creation, tax policy, falling U.S. median incomes, possible economic stimulus, and the future of health care. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306573-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306573-4 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Activists discussed strategies for advancing the "Occupy Movement," a series of citizen protests in U.S. cities over the influence of major bank interests and corporations in the political process. They also talked about the electoral process and the ability of the Obama administration and the Democratic Party to address the issues important to the movement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304441-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Neera Tanden talked about progressives' attitudes toward toward President Obama and his policies. She talked about views on job growth, debt reduction, and taxation policies, as well as the priorities of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party are being addressed. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304505-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304505-4 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tevi Troy discussed his recent [National Affairs] article, "Are Think Tanks Becoming Too Political?", in which he argued that think tanks have become more focused on politics rather than policy. Afterward, panelists discussed his thesis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304465-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304465-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Adam Green talked about the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, what the committee's goals are and what role he expects the committee and progressives in general to play in the 2012 election. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303816-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303816-4 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on a question related to a recent E.J. Dionne [Washington Post] column: "Where is the left's tea party movement equivalent?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301852-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301852-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jane Hamsher talked about the efforts of Firedoglake.com, the progressive blog founded by Ms. Hamsher, to get voters to go to the offices of their local U.S. representative or senator on July 19, 2011, and express their opposition to Social Security and Medicare benefit-cutting proposals. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included House Republican's proposed "Cut, Cap and Balance" legislation. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300558-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300558-4 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Campus Progress, the youth division for the Center for American Progress, held its annual national conference. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talked about youth, the current health care system, and the implementation of the 2010 health care law. Other speakers included congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Keith Ellison and former White House chief of staff John Podesta. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-3 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The closing session of the Netroots Nation Annual Conference featured an award ceremony honoring immigration activists and remarks by Minnesota Representative Keith Ellison. The band "Outernational" also performed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300105-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300105-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ilyse Hogue talked about the impact of grassroot progressive groups, such as MoveOn.org, on the 2010 midterm elections. She 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/295864-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295864-4 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Bhargava talked about Campaign for Community Change's issue agenda and its efforts to mobilize progressive and liberal voters in 2010 midterm election.s He also talked about his organization's efforts in the "One Nation Working Together" rally on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial held on October 2, 2010. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295786-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295786-4 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jamie Court talked about his new book, [The Progressive's Guide to Raising Hell], and what he feels progressives must do to combat the tea party movement. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295769-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295769-4 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Boston radio talk show host Michael Graham defends the Tea Party movement against accusations of the political Left, while making a few accusations of his own about the Obama administration. Mr. Graham is a former stand-up comedian turned Republican political consultant. He is now a talk radio host in Boston on 96.9 WTKK-FM and writes for the [Boston Herald]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293459-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293459-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Speakers at the opening session of the Netroots Nation 2009 convention spoke to bloggers and activists about a number of topics. Among the issues addressed were the state of the U.S. economy, efforts to achieve meaningful health care reform, union advocacy and organizing, and engaging the public on issues of progressive policy. This is the first of 2 parts. Former President Clinton's remarks are on program ID 288359-2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288359-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the progressive agenda and President George W. Bush's legacy. They talked about the failures of conservatism and responded to audience members' questions. This event was held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201823-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ari Melber talked about the progressive movement and its use of the Internet. He is covering a progressive conference occurring in Washington this week. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. [The Nation] magazine debuts a new department dedicated to analyzing how grass roots movements use the Internet to organize, grow, and affect public policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203467-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203467-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT James Davison Hunter and Morris Fiorina talked about "culture wars" and whether America is more or less culturally divided than previously. Mr. Hunter believes our culture is embroiled in a major clash of ideas, while Mr. Fiorina contends that America today is no more divided now than in the past and tends to agree on most of the major issues. They responded to questions from members of the audience. James Davison Hunter is the director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the the University of Virginia. His books include [Is There a Culture War?: A Dialogue on Values And American Public Life], published by Brookings Institution Press. Morris Fiorina is a professor of political science at Stanford. His books include [Culture War? The Myth of a Polarized America], published by Longman. "The Great Divide: Is America in the Midst of a Culture War?" is the second lecture in the Janus Forum Lecture Series, sponsored by the Political Theory Project. It was held in List Art Center of Brown University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202596-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Wilfore talked about the role of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center which assisted progressive groups across the nation in geting their measures on the ballots for the November midterm elections. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194628-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194628-7 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Matzzie talked about the work the MoveOn.org Political Action Committee is doing to elect progressive candidates in major House and Senate races during the midterm elections. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193907-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193907-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT James Carville and Paul Begala talked about their book, [Take It Back: Our Party, Our Country, Our Future], published by Simon and Schuster. The forum titled, "How and Why the Democrats Must Win," was moderated by Elaine Kamarck. The participants answered audience members' questions. The Democratic consulting firm of Carville and Begala helped elect President Bill Clinton in 1992. Mr. Begala served in the Clinton administration as counselor to the president. Elaine Kamarck worked to help elect Bill Clinton president and served in the White House from 1993 to 1997. In 2000, she worked as senior policy adviser to the Gore campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191575-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Liberal activists participated in a forum held on the question of impeaching President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. The panelists discussed their potential list of impeachable offenses, which included the legality of the Iraq War, conduct of the war in violation of international treaty obligations, torture scandals in violation of the Geneva Convention, and the wiretapping in violation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. They said that the administration was the "greatest threat to peace, human rights, and economic justice worldwide," and compared the Pentagon's "shock and awe" strategy to the Nazis' blitzkrieg. Ms. Sheehan spoke against what she termed the administration's agenda to "spread the cancer of empire." Following their remarks, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Zeese moderated the panel. Ralph Nader was unable to attend due to a death in the family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190961-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines are open for viewer comments on news of the day. Callers discussed the definitions of conservatism and liberalism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189998-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Glastris spoke about the rise in power by North Carolina congressman Patrick McHenry. He also talked about his opinions on several liberal issues. Mr. Glastris responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189231-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189231-3 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President Clinton delivered they keynote address at the Campus Progress National Student Conference luncheon. He talked about how liberals in the United States need find a way to get the American people to accept their message once more. Following his remarks he responded to questions and comments from students in the audience. After his speech, President Clinton was shown meeting several conference attendees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187611-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187611-3 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Liberals met to chart a map for the future at the Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) 2005 Conference and Convention from June 23-24, 2005. Representative McDermott, national president of ADA, spoke to organization members on the Democratic agenda and criticized the Republican agenda. Included among the topics he discussed were social security, health care, housing, education, and unemployment. Following his remarks, Representative McDermott responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187351-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The speakers talked about progressive politics and building a political majority. Topics included ending military involvement in Iraq, economic empowerment for working people, controlling big-money politics, winning elections for Democrats, family values, and preserving labor unions. After their presentations, the panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186978-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186978-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jackson spoke about the progressive agenda, minority issues, and the Bush administration's policies. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186986-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186986-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT At the Campaign for American's Future 2005 "Take Back America" conference progressive Internet journalists, comedians and radio commentators talked about the new media and politics. Stephanie Miller served as host for a panel discussion. Due to technical difficulties with the signal from the source of the event the opening portion of the program was not shown. The program begins during a comic monologue by Emily Levine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-6 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT At the Campaign for American's Future 2005 "Take Back America" conference a panel talked about a number of issues including energy policy, pre-school education, affordable health care, union issues, and family values. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. The panel was moderated by Nick Penniman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-5 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT At the Campaign for American's Future 2005 "Take Back America" conference Bracken Hendricks, executive director of the Apollo Alliance, receive a special service award for his efforts on behalf of progressive measures and policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-7 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Howard Dean and Arianna Huffington gave the opening addresses at the Campaign for American's Future 2005 "Take Back America" conference. It was a gathering of progressive political leaders to discuss strategies to become a majority party. Among the issues they addressed were state of the Democratic Party and the progressive agenda in Congress, appealing to a broad coalition of the American electorate, and media coverage of politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Peter Beinart talked about the future of the Democratic Party and the political climate in Washington. He also talked about the state of journalism, political advocacy in the media, and the history of liberal and conservative political philosophies. As well as being editor of [New Republic] Mr. Beinart was a guest scholar at the Brookings Institution, where he was working a new book on liberalism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185996-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185996-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participating by satellite connection, Mr. Lear announced that the Foundation is launching a multimillion dollar national advertising and grassroots campaign to urge senators to preserve the use of the Senate rule known as the filibuster in preventing votes on judicial nominations. The ad features Los Angeles firefighter Mr. Nenoni. Mr. Neas described the 200-year history of the Senate filibuster rule, as well as the current effort by Senate Republicans to limit its use. The participants answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186098-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the future of the Democratic Party following losses in the 2004 general election, advocating a progressive agenda, party-building efforts, and resisting efforts to adopt conservative policies. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185252-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185252-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guest talks about his cover story in last week's [New Republic] urging the Democratic Party to reject its left wing and seriously address the war on terrorism. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184765-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184765-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about Democratic Party policies toward military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan, future efforts to combat terrorism, promotion of international liberal democracy, and the future of the progressive movement. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184773-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hartmann talked about his radio talk show and explained how it is produced from an historic building in Montpelier. He also discussed the ideas of the Founding Fathers. Rep. Sanders was a guest on the show, a role he repeats each Friday. He criticized President Bush's policies and talked with telephone callers about presidential election issues. Mr. Hartmann calls his show, "uncommon sense from the radical middle." He responded to telephone calls and discussed a variety of political issues during the final two hours of the show. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184171-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184171-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dionne talked about the news of the day, and about his book [Stand Up and Fight Back: Republican Toughs, Democratic Wimps, and the Politics of Revenge], published by Simon and Schuster. He responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182132-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182132-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary Reich talked about his new book in which he defends liberal principles and suggests how liberals will win out over conservatives as well as other topical issues. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. He is the author of [Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the Battle for America]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181994-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181994-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Young talked about the question, "Who's Meaner: Liberals or Conservatives?" citing many examples on both sides and analyzing the reasons for an upsurge of "meanness." She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177964-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177964-4 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail on the question, "Is liberalism dead?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176229-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176229-3 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT On Sunday, March 16, 2003 a number of demonstrators held a mass action preparation meeting at St. Aloysius Church for their anti-war march and demonstration at the U.S. Capitol. After a brief march on Monday, March 17, many of the participants were arrested by the Capitol police. United for Peace and Justice is comprised of more than 70 organizations opposed to war with Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175562-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Brock talked about his book [Blinded by the Right: The Conscience of an Ex-Conservative], published by Crown. The book details his involvement in the conservative movement and various investigations of the Clintons while in the White House. He also talked about his own political ideology and how it had changed over the years. He responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169172-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169172-2 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Daschle, Senate majority leader, and Rep. Pelosi, House minority whip, and others spoke to a group that supports pro-choice women candidates for political office. They talked about Democratic issues and candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169042-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kennedy talks about the direction of the nation as it enters the new century and his perspective on the next session of the 106th Congress. Among the issues he discussed were health care reform, retirement security, education, and hate crimes. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154802-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A rally was held to protest against Ken Starr's investigation of the president. Speakers discussed their views on the investigation and argued for its end. They claimed that Starr had abused his power and his actions were a violation of personal freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114178-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The rally was an effort to promote peace activism and make a stand against militantism. Speakers talked about war and peace issues and offered an idealogy that celebrated peace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114050-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Horowitz discussed his book, [The Politics of Bad Faith], which addresses the destructive results of liberalism and the left as a political movement. He responded to audience comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113547-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The two editors discussed several of the midterm elections campaign debates. They also commented on the overall status of liberals and conservatives, and the role of virtues in politics. They responded to viewer telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61080-1 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT