The most popular programs for the Families (health & social policy) Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1130 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 10:42:17 GMT Vice President Quayle spoke about family and moral issues near the second anniversary of the "Murphy Brown" television program that referred to Quayle's earlier criticism of the main character for glorifying herself as an unwed mother. This program and Quayle's comments initiated a national dialogue on family issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60051-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified for and against legislation that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, the 1996 law signed by President Clinton that bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages. Proponents of the Respect for Marriage Act focused on the numerous benefits denied to legally-married same-sex spouses. Opponents focused on the issues of religious liberty, child welfare, and the potential impact on state laws. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300613-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Anna Quindlen talked about her life and career. Topics included social policies on the role of women, and the politics that guide them. She responded to telephone calls and electronic messages. Video was shown of Ms. Quindlen in her house in New York City as she talked about her writing process. Ms. Quindlen was a columnist for the [New York Times] and [Newsweek] and won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1992. Ms. Quindlen's [New York Times] columns were published in the books, [Living Out Loud] and [Thinking Out Loud]. Her [Newsweek] columns were published in the book [Loud and Clear]. Other non-fiction works include: [How Reading Changed My Life; A Short Guide to a Happy Life; Being Perfect]; and her most recent work, [Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake: A Memoir]. She is also the author of several novels, including three that have been filmed: [One True Thing; Blessings]; and [Black and Blue]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305881-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305881-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT The day before a national gay and lesbian voting rally in Washington, DC, participants reacted to the ninth anniversary of national "coming out" day, in which homosexuals are encouraged by lesbian and gay advocates to openly acknowledge their sexual orientation. They emphasized that gays and lesbians can come out of their lifestyle, in other words, that they can change their sexual orientation if they so desire. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor talked about their son who is homosexual. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75834-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75834-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Family law scholars Naomi Cahn and June Carbone examine America's red and blue state divide and how these regional and ideological differences affect American families. The authors examine how the definition of "family values" differs depending on political affiliation and the effect political policy can have on the family unit. Naomi Cahn and June Carbone used slides while presenting their book at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C. After comments by Pat Fagan and Eyal Press, David Gray moderated a panel discussion. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294705-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke at an annual forum titled Tavis Smiley Presents: The State of the Black Union: "Strengthening the Black Family: Preserving the African American Imprint on America," held at the New Birth Baptist Church in Miami, Florida. Among the topics they addressed were establishing role models, media stereotypes, the value of education, the role of the father and mother in the family, the role of the church in the community, and developing strong communities. This event was sponsored by Tavis Smiley Presents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180689-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mariska Hargitay talked about the efforts of her Joyful Heart Foundation to help survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. She began her speech by citing statistics on rape and child abuse in the U.S. She also talked about the backlog of untested rape kits in police storage facilities around the country. She noted the progress both New York and Los Angeles police departments had made in testing rape kits and how their improvements had led to more rapists being caught, prosecuted and punished. After her remarks Ms. Hargitay replied to written questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311464-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311464-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Mundy argues that what she describes as a new economic order - a growing percentage of women earning more than their husbands - is having an effect on the social order. More men are looking at marriage as a means of economic stability or staying home with the children, choices previously reserved for women. She discussed the long-term implications of this and other role reversals with April Ryan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304943-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT At an annual forum on the state of the black union, Mr. Smiley moderated a panel discussion titled "Strengthening the Black Family: Preserving the African American Imprint on America," held at the New Birth Baptist Church in Miami, Florida. Participants focused on community building, the influence of the media on black families, education issues, same-sex marriage, and the state of race relations. This event was sponsored by Tavis Smiley Presents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180689-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180689-2 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Sen. Rick Santorum discussed his book [It Takes a Family: Conservatism and the Common Good], published by Intercollegiate Studies Institute. He explained his belief that the values of conservatism create an appreciation for the civic bonds that unite communities. He also argued that strengthening family ties in American society should take a higher priority over the "village" of the federal government promoted in a previous book by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. He was interviewed by Kirk Victor, the Senate correspondent for the [National Journal.] Sen. Rick Santorum is a Republican U.S. Senator representing Pennsylvania. Senator Santorum serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee; the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; the Senate Special Committee on Aging; and the Senate Finance Committee, of which he is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy. Kirk Victor covers the Senate for [National Journal]. Mr. Victor has covered numerous beats since he joined the magazine in 1987, including lobbying, labor, transportation, telecommunications and energy. He joined [National Journal] after reporting stints at [National Law Journal] and [Legal Times], and was a litigator in the Justice Department's Civil Division. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188127-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188127-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Lerner compares the working parents policies of the U.S. to those of the European social democracies, while examining the impact in America of women having joined the work force en mass. She says that though most families need the income of both parents to stay afloat, corporate and governmental policies in the U.S. don't recognize the additional needs of mothers who hold the full-time job of primary care of the family, while also working outside the home. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293659-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony concerning the Defense of Marriage Act from activists, state legislators and others. They testified about whether marriage should be defined as the union between a man and a women and who should have the authority to define it. There is an audio level drop midway into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72045-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Carrie Lukas talked about the book she co-wrote, [The Politically Incorrect Guide to Women, Sex, and Feminism]. Topics included women in the workplace, marriage, and child care. She responded to questions from the members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199391-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199391-8 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT At a conference on fathers, families and communities, Mr. Johnson spoke about his work with teenage fathers in Los Angeles since 1985. He emphasized that young men need to learn how to serve society as men before they become fathers. He also noted that what they learn from society about manhood needs to be unlearned and replaced with more positive views of what it means to be a man in relation to the community, women and children. Some language may be inappropriate for young viewers, especially those under twelve years old. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73226-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73226-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT History Professor Andrew Morris discusses the unprecedented demand for affordable housing from the mid-1940s and into the 1950s that was created by returning World War II veterans. Professor Morris explains that the building of new homes had slowed during the Great Depression and during World War II, when materials were rationed. As thousands of veterans came home and started families-and the country experienced an economic upswing-the demand for new housing skyrocketed, resulting in the dramatic growth of U.S. suburbs. Video clips of promotional films and newsreels of the period were shown, as well as other slides. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305612-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Brian Powell talked from New York City about Americans' changing view of what constitutes a family, and potential public policy implications. A recent survey conducted by Professor Powell's colleagues found that Americans are more accepting of unmarried and same-sex couples. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295657-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295657-5 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt, members debated the rule for legislation which would define marriage and allow states not to recognize same-gender marriages. The bill would also define marriage, for federal purposes, as "only a legal union between one man and one woman." Currently same-gender marriages are not legal in any state, although the Hawaii Supreme Court recently ruled that denying marriage to gay couples may violate equal protection. Reps. Studds and Frank, who previously had declared their homosexuality, spoke in opposition to the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73595-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Susan Klepp talked about her book, [Revolutionary Conceptions: Women, Fertility and Family Limitation in America] (The University of North Carolina Press, 2009). While Colonial American women were unable to own property, they were able to exert influence over family affairs. Women in this era began to redefine the role of "motherhood," particularly on the issue of family planning. After her illustrated talk about this "different" type of revolution, Professor Klepp responded to questions from members of the audiene at Fraunces Tavern Museum in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297085-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297085-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Bill Cosby, entertainer and activist, spoke at the Rainbow/PUSH Conference this summer about parenting and personal responsibility. His remarks have stirred debate across the country, especially in the African American community. The event was moderated by Charles Ogletree, and also included remarks by Rev. Jesse Jackson. Some language may be offensive to some viewers. Coverage of this event was provided by WYCC-TV in Chicago and C-SPAN does not have resale rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183045-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Thousands gathered on the national mall to renew their commitment to family solidarity and to advocate a number of causes. In a lengthy speech Mr. Farrakhan spoke about a variety of issues including the general election, recent violence in the Middle East, abortion, class divisions, and morality. The rally also included a marriage ceremony for several participants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159790-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Senator Barack Obama spoke to the congregation at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago about the role of fathers in a passionate speech in which he called on men to take greater responsibility for their families and encourage ethical development of children. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205980-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205980-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Erin Matson talked about House Republican efforts to end federal support for Title X, which funds family planning programs. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297989-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297989-5 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Jill Biden spoke at the launch of a national initiative called Joining Forces, which supports and honors U.S. military service members and their families. The initiative, which was created by the First Lady and Mrs. Biden, aims to educate citizens and spark businesses and communities to support military families. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298984-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Political analyst and former United States Treasurer Bay Buchanan presents her thoughts on single motherhood and her experiences raising her three boys alone. Ms. Buchanan recounts the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned as she worked to balance her home and career. She responded to questions from members of the audience at a Barnes and Noble book store in Williamsburg, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305976-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT The author discussed her book [Unplanned Parenthood: The Confessions of a Seventysomething Surrogate Mother], published by Random House. The book focuses on Ms. Carpenter's experiences raising her three teenage nieces and nephews at age seventy-nine. She also discussed her years in the White House working as press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61059-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT In a portion of debate which began at about 9:45 a.m. and ends with Senator Byrd's remarks at noon, Senators debated H.R. 3396, legislation that would define marriage as the union between one man and one woman at the federal level. This would effectively allow states not recognize same-gender marriages which have been performed in other states and would forbid same-gender partners from receiving various federal benefits as heterosexual married couples do. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74945-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Kantor talked about her book, [The Jane Austen Guide to Happily Ever After: What Jane Austen's Heroines Can Teach Modern Women About Men, Sex, Marriage, and Lasting Happiness]. She responded to questions from students in the audience at the 19th annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit from the Allison Auditorium of the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307095-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307095-2 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT This hearing contains video game scenes depicting violent behavior. Witnesses testified about the pros and cons of violent video games. Topics included child development and brain research, rating systems, racial stereotypes, increasingly powerful technology, sexually explicit content, and marketing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192984-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the re-authorization of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, focusing on the ways states engage recipients in work activities that move them toward self-sufficiency. Among the issues they addressed were labor workforce participation rates, substance abuse disorders and worker participation, TANF welfare caseload, and funding issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301431-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the dangers of child predators on the Internet and ways to protect children by better educating parents and the children themselves. It was noted that the anonymity and accessibility of the Internet allow child predators to operate easily, and that the extent of online child pornography is staggering. There were five panels of witnesses, including Mr. Berry who was exploited as a thirteen-year-old and journalist Eichenwald who reported on his story. At the end of his testimony Mr. Berry identified Mr. Gourlay as a person whom he alleged had molested him. Mr. Gourlay was sworn in but declined to answer questions, citing his Fifth Amendment rights. Topics included developmental pediatrics and the effects of sexual exploitation on children, cyber tip lines for reporting suspected Internet child exploitation, digital stalking, child prostitution, attempts to identify the children in online pornography, the role of law enforcement, the large amounts of money involved in child pornography, and organizations that help exploited children and educate children to prevent exploitation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191923-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT On May 31, 2006, New York's highest court, in Albany, heard oral arguments in four same-sex marriage cases: [Hernandez v. Robles, Samuels v. New York State Dept. of Health, Matter of Kane v. Marsolais], and [Seymour v. Holcomb]. At issue was granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples based on the New York constitution's guarantee of "equality, liberty and privacy for all New Yorkers." The challenge to the state's marriage laws resulted from an appeal filed by 44 same-sex couples who lost their cases in the lower appeals court. In this portion the attorneys arguing against gay marriage were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192974-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT William Cope Moyers talked about his memoir, [Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption], published by Viking. The author and his parents were interviewed on stage by radio host Jim Bohannon. William was a CNN journalist who became addicted to crack cocaine and alchohol. He described his first experiences with marijuana, alcohol, and crack; his multiple relapses; the day his father found him near death in an Atlanta crack house; and with his parents' help his commitment to recovery since 1994. He went to work for Hazelden House, an organization that tries to change public policy on addiction. After the interview session, they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194492-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Gov. Bill Clinton spoke at a forum entitled, "Politics, Marriage and the Family," at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York. He spoke on family issues facing the electorate in the 1992 elections, including family leave policies, education, and fair wage laws. He said the American people are doing the best they can to keep afloat amidst the rising costs of health care and education, but they are undereducated and too infrequently led toward meaningful solutions. Gov. Clinton also noted the U.S. is now the world's largest jailer, with more prisoners than any other country in the world, and has the highest divorce rate and rate of child abuse. He spoke on investing in America's children through legislative programs for aiding preschool through higher education. Gov. and Mrs. Clinton answered questions from the audience following the governor's remarks. During questioning, Gov. Clinton declined to answer a question on his possible candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the presidency in 1992. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18710-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Conservative author Thomas Sowell spoke to the Republican issues conference on social and government policies affecting the American family, including federal entitlement programs, health care issues, and the economic program put forth by the Clinton administration. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Sowell responded to questions from members of the audience, many of whom were Republican members of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38277-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT In [Unequal Democracy: The Political Economy of the New Gilded Age] (Princeton University Press, April 27, 2008) Larry Bartels wrote about how politics drives inequality in America. He argues that while both parties cater to the rich, Republicans have done more to increase inequality than the Democrats. Professor Bartels and two other experts in the field, Professors Suzanne Mettler and Martin Gilens, spoke on the social implications of rising economic inequality at the Russell Sage Foundation in New York City. Larry M. Bartels is the director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Politics at Princeton University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280717-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280717-2 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Spanish parliament debated legislation allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriquez Zapatero was among the speakers. The parliament approved the legislation by a vote of 187 to 147. Spain became the fourth country in the world that voted to legalize same-sex marriage, joining Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands. In Spanish with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187527-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Singletary was interviewed about her latest book, [Your Money and Your Man: How You and Prince Charming Can Spend Well and Live Rich], published by Random House. She talked about writing a biweekly column in [The Washington Post], an online newsletter, and an online chat room on personal finances. Topics included teaching children stewardship of money from early age, avoiding credit card debt, budgeting, college funds, and home ownership. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191933-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Trin Yarborough talked about her book, [Surviving Twice: Amerasian Children of the Vietnam War], published by Potomac Books. She talked about the lives of orphans who weren born to American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Randy Tuan, who was one of many orphans adopted to work on a farm, spoke about his life and music. Following their presentation, Mr. Tuan and Ms. Yarborough responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. The book told the stories of five Vietnamese Amerasians born during the Vietnam War to American soldiers and Vietnamese mothers. Not among the few thousand Amerasian children brought to the U. S. before the war's end who grew up as Americans, speaking English and attending American schools, this group faced many more formidable obstacles, both in Vietnam and in their new home. She wrote that an estimated 100,000 children were born during the Vietnam War to American soldiers and Vietnamese mothers. She also wrote that many of these children faced difficult lives as a result of racial prejudice or an inability to identify completely with the Vietnamese culture. The book looked at the effects of the Amerasian Homecoming Act, a Congressional program enacted in 1987 that brought 28,000 Vietnamese Americans to the United States before the program was stopped in 1994 because of problems with fraud. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189035-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Ron Haskins talked about 2011 budget proposed spending for middle and low-income Americans, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included unemployment benefits, retirement security, poverty programs, and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292370-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292370-6 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT John Crouch and Nelson Garcia talked about the intent of no-fault divorce law and federal policy implications. Ronald Reagan signed a no-fault divorce law on Sept. 4, 1969, in California, the first state to replace "fault" in divorce with "irreconcilable differences." The [Washington Times] reported that within 15 years of the change, every U.S. state followed suit in some way. Mr. Crouch and Mr. Garcia also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301246-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301246-4 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT The African American Authors Book Discussion Group met in the Whittaker Road Community Meeting Room to discuss Michael Eric Dyson's book [Is Bill Cosby Right: Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind?], published by Basic Civitas Books. The book challenged critical comments comedian Bill Cosby made in April 2004 about lower-income blacks at a NAACP dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of [Brown v. Board of Education]. Mr. Cosby accused poor blacks of being illiterate, irresponsible parents and "not holding up their end of the deal." The book club members, who were identified by first name only, dissected both Bill Cosby's arguments and Michael Eric Dyson's rebuttals. The program began with a video clip from an interview of Michael Eric Dyson by Debra Dickerson about his book in the C-SPAN studios on May 12, 2005. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191465-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191465-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Rena Lindevaldsen talked about her book, [Only One Mommy: A Woman's Battle for Her Life, Her Daughter, and Her Freedom]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305330-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305330-5 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Auster, editor of [I Thought My Father Was God], and Jacki Lyden, of National Public Radio, hosted a reading of fifteen of the stories included in the book. The book is an anthology of 180 stories selected from 4,000 Mr. Auster received from NPR listeners since the National Story Project began in October 1999. The only criteria were that the stories had to be short and true. The contributors live in forty-two different states and range in age from twenty to ninety. Half of the writers are men and half are women. During the event several of the authors and a few celebrity readers read stories from the anthology. The book is published by Henry Holt and Company. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167369-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT A book party was held at Americans for Tax Reform in Washington, D.C., for the publication of Bay Buchanan's [Bay and Her Boys: Unexpected Lessons I Learned as a (Single) Mom]. The party was hosted by Grover Norquist, Ed and Cathy Gillespie, Dennis Stephens, Ronald Kessler, and Peter Roff. Ms. Buchanan was seen talking to attendees about being a single mother and about writing before giving a more formal presentation. Then she talked about topics including how conservatives could be more supportive of those raising children as she signed books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306261-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Leslie Bennetts talked about her book [The Feminine Mistake: Are We Giving Up Too Much?], published by Voice. Elissa Schappell debated Leslie Bennetts' assertion that women cannot afford to quit their jobs to be stay-at-home moms. Ms. Bennetts said it is dangerous for a woman to depend on anyone else to support her, and most full-time mothers will ultimately find their economic security challenged by divorce, a husband's unemployment, his illness or even death. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197681-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Franzen talked about his memoir, [The Discomfort Zone: A Personal History], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. During the event, Mr. Franzen read a portion of the book describing his efforts to sell the house his mother lived in before she passed away. He also talked about writing novels and the reaction his brothers had to his writing a book about the family. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195398-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195398-5 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Topics included the Obama administration's decision to reverse its position on the Defense of Marriage Act, and the announcement that the Justice Department would not defend its constitutionality in federal court. He also focused on the unrest in Libya and other parts of the Middle East. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298154-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT A ten-minute video presentation created by UCLA was shown. It consisted of clips of television shows from the past few decades illustrating both positive and negative views of family relationships. Then President Clinton and the vice president discussed media programming with communications experts, religious leaders, and representatives of several medical fields and law enforcement. The participants expressed concern about the violence and sexual content of movies, television and popular music, and suggested ways of improving this without losing commercial sponsorship. The president has proposed an amendment to the Telecommunications Bill requiring that all televisions be manufactured with a "v-chip" which would enable parents to block channels or programs they do not want their children to watch. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66061-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about increasing the safety of children on the Internet, decreasing the fear their parents feel, and expanding the benefits of the online world. Topics included identifying and promoting the best practice tools and methods in the field of online safety. A video was shown of the European Commissioner of Information, Society, and Media Viviane Reding addressing the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202791-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202791-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT Government officials and industry experts testified about the recent Federal Trade Commission report on marketing violent entertainment to children. The report criticized the entertainment industry for marketing violent and mature video games, movies and music to children. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159189-1 Thu, 08 Sep 1994 00:00:00 GMT