Jan 3rd, 2009 · The past eight years were a good time to be in the Federalist Society. Members of that conservative legal group occupied every level of the Bush administration. Now that the Democrats are ascending, a different group may find similar influence in Washington.
Dec 25th, 2008 · As a young African American man, Leon Bass resented fighting for the US in a war when he didn't have equal rights back home. But after helping to liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany, Bass reevaluated how he weighed good and bad in the world. The World War II veteran reflects on his experience.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama drew the ire of many liberals and gay rights groups for selecting evangelical pastor Rick Warren to offer the Inaugural invocation. The program's host offers a commentary about the controversy and why she believes it offers a lesson about tolerance.
Dec 18th, 2008 · Pastor Rick Warren has made controversial statements about gay marriage, and he opposes abortion. Liberals have decried this choice, but Steven Waldman, co-founder of Beliefnet, says that having Warren speak at the inauguration could be politically advantageous for Obama.
Dec 5th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama's recent cabinet choices have raised concerns among some liberals who fear that he may not deliver on his promised "change we can believe in". In this week's political chat, syndicated columnist David Sirota and NPR's Ken Rudin address some of the criticism being directed toward Obama as he finalizes his senior team.
Nov 16th, 2008 · On Sunday, Washington welcomed the freshman class of the 111th Congress. Walt Minnick, a Democrat who will represent Idaho's 1st Congressional District, talks to host Andrea Seabrook about his particular brand of conservative liberalism.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · San Francisco's legendary liberalism will be put to the test by a ballot measure that would decriminalize prostitution and prohibit authorities from arresting or prosecuting a person for selling sex. Proposition K stops police from treating prostitution like a crime.
Oct 29th, 2008 · Supreme Court appointments arguably are a president's most enduring legacy, and the next president could get the chance to choose a few justices. If John McCain is elected, conservatives could solidify their control of the court because liberal justices are expected to retire.