The most popular programs for the Thomas, Clarence Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=850 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 08:37:16 GMT Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke to college students about his life and career. He focused on the state of racial relations, the operations of the Supreme Court, and pursuing a career in the law. Among the wide range of other topics were his early life, advice he received from Thurgood Marshall, the Anita Hill controversy, his conservatism, faith, the media, and the Court's relationship with President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311996-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311996-3 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Clarence Thomas talked about his book [My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir], published by Harper. Justice Thomas was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by former President George H.W. Bush and has been on the Court since October 1991. He talked about the development of his political philosophy, people who had influenced him, his reading habits, and the process of writing his memoir. Topics included media portrayals of him, his numerous appearances on C-SPAN, and aspects of his personal life such as religion, marriage, and raising children. The interview took place at the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201250-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A reception to mark the publication of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' memoir, [My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir], published by Harper, was held by radio host and columnist Armstrong Williams at his home. Justice Thomas made brief remarks and talked with guests about his book. Armstrong Williams, Associate Justice and Mrs. Alito, Secretary Chertoff, and Mrs. Thomas were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201370-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The co-authors were interviewed by Professor Ogletree about their book, [Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas], published by Doubleday. They talked about their reasons for writing the book, including considerable differences of opinion about Justice Thomas among blacks. They described his childhood in rural Georgia, his education at Holy Cross and Yale, his contentious Supreme Court appointment, and his subsequent service on the U.S. Supreme Court. The authors described Justice Thomas as a man who is uncomfortable in white society and not accepted by many blacks because of his political views. After their presentations the authors responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198005-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Holzer talked about his book, [Supreme Court Opinions of Clarence Thomas, 1991-2006: A Conservative's Perspective], published by McFarland and Company. He defended the record and character of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas against what he terms unfair portrayals of him in the media. He analyzed many of Justice Thomas's nearly 350 Supreme Court opinions and concluded that Justice Thomas is a formidable intellectual who is deeply committed to the Constitution and its principles of federalism, separation of powers, limited judicial review, and regard for individual rights. After his presentation Professor Holzer responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197682-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Adam Liptak talked by phone about Justice Clarence Thomas' record on asking questions during Supreme Court proceedings. February 22, 2011, marked his fifth consecutive year without asking a question. At the end of the program, telephone lines were open for one viewer phone call on the [USA Today] headline that unrest in Lybia could push the per gallon price of gasoline to $5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298134-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298134-3 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas talked about his book, [My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir], published by Harper, at the Hillsdale College Eighth Annual Churchill Dinner held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202592-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT As part of Columbia University's "Black Thought in Progress," Judge Higginbotham criticized many of Justice Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court decisions. Judge Higginbotham was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, by President Carter in 1977. In an interview, Mr. Smith, a clerk for Justice Thomas during the 1993 term, disagreed with much of the material in Judge Higginbotham's speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68513-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68513-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gerber talked about Justice Thomas' career and his tenure on the Supreme Court. Mr. Landau, a partner in the Washington, DC law firm of Kirkland & Ellis and a former law clerk to Justice Thomas during the 1991-92 term, also talked about Justice Thomas' work habits and his interests on and off the Supreme Court. During the program portions of his past speeches were shown. Justice Clarence Thomas was appointed to the Supreme Court by former President George Bush. He has been on the Court since October, 1991. He was born in Pin Point, Georgia and raised in Savannah, Georgia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163541-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163541-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Merida talked about the biography of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas that he co-wrote with Michael Fletcher, [Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas], published by Doubleday. Mr. Merida reacted to video clips from Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Two clips were shown from an interview as was a clip of Justice Thomas and Senator Specter talking at a book party. Other clips from the party to celebrate Justice Thomas's autobiography, [My Grandfather's Son], were shown in the background. Mr. Merida responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201195-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201195-5 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76739-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76739-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Thomas talked about his recent biography titled [Clarence Thomas: A Biography] published by Encounter Books. The book examines Justice Thomas' life and career as well as family history. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167787-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Foskett talked about his book [Judging Thomas: The Life and Times of Clarence Thomas], published by William Morrow. He based his biography of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on interviews he conducted with Justice Thomas, along with other Supreme Court justices, family members, and friends of Justice Thomas. Mr. Foskett traced the roots of Justice Thomas's willingness to challenge expectations to his upbringing in Savannah, and found the origins of his conservative politics in his disillusionment with the Black Power movement and Affirmative Action in the mid 1970s. Mr. Foskett went on to discuss Clarence Thomas's time on the Supreme Court in light of the controversy surrounding his confirmation and accusations of sexual misconduct. Following his remarks, Mr. Foskett responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154215-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162749-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Thomas spent a day at the Virginia Home for Boys, ate lunch with the boys, talked with them and answered their questions, toured the campus and attended the evening Christmas party. The facility is home to 60 teenage boys who are orphaned or from difficult family situations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116662-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Judge Higgenbotham, a retired chief justice of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, spoke about Justice Clarence Thomas and his tenure on the Court. In his speech, he is critical of Justice Thomas. He quotes from an open letter that he has written to Justice Thomas. At the end of his speech, he becomes emotional as he reflects on the late Justice Thurgood Marshall, whose seat Justice Thomas was nominated to replace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53959-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT During a visit to his hometown, Justice Thomas reminisced about growing up in Savannah and adjusting to life on the U.S. Supreme Court. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80125-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80125-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Thomas talked to Nebraska attorneys about his first few weeks as a Supreme Court Justice. He has served on the Court for five years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76222-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Savage talked about the U.S. Supreme Court term beginning that day. He reviewed the major cases of the Supreme Court, including rights for Guantanamo Bay detainees, lethal injection, elections laws, gun control, and employee rights. He also talked about the various justices. Video clips were shown of the departures from the Red Mass the previous day, people waiting in line for the opening of the Court, and clips from the interview with Justice Clarence Thomas shown on "60 Minutes" the previous evening. Mr. Savage responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201191-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201191-3 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Thomas reminisced about his life, particularly describing his college and seminary career to the assembled students. He graduated from Holy Cross. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61713-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61713-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Thomas spoke about U.S. judicial process and equality legislation. He also discussed his family and the effect they had on his success in the judiciary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52523-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas spoke about the decisions he has authored concerning bankruptcy law. He is not a bankruptcy attorney, but his position on the court demanded that he wirte several decisions in this area over his short tenure. He outlined the Court's position on the use of the 15th Amendment in bankruptcy proceedings. Following the address by Justice Thomas, the graduates accepted their diplomas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56441-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At an eighth grade graduation and awards ceremony, Justice Thomas talked about his early educational experiences. He thanked those who had influenced him for setting him on the proper path early in life. He also challenged graduates to work hard in their further education and to learn to think for themselves. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72848-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72848-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mauro talked about his recent article, "The Education of Clarence Thomas," published in [The American Lawyer]. He examined Justice Thomas' first ten years on the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165686-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165686-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Thomas reflected on his first five years on the U.S. Supreme Court. He talked about the adjustments he has made since becoming a justice and emphasized that he is ready to be a more active justice now that he has experience. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74851-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74851-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court will continue to hear arguments for several more weeks this term and then begin to hand down rulings that will continue until this June. The panelists reviewed the rulings already handed down this term and previewed the upcoming arguments to be heard by the Court. The panelists also discussed the role of the newest Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25120-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT