Dec 9th, 2008 · Former President Jimmy Carter says reports of humanitarian conditions from inside Zimbabwe are "horrifying and even much worse than we had feared." He says conditions might only improve if neighboring African nations pressure Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down.
Sep 22nd, 2008 · Though seven witnesses have recanted their testimony and thousands of people — including the pope and former President Jimmy Carter — have protested, the execution of convicted murderer Troy Anthony Davis is moving forward.
Aug 30th, 2008 · This week, Sen. Barack Obama became the first African American to lead a major party's ticket. Rep. John Lewis, Maya Angelou, former President Jimmy Carter, Oprah Winfrey and Marian Wright Edelman reflect on this historic moment.
May 1st, 2008 · Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter discusses the life of his mother, Lillian Carter. She's the subject of his new book A Remarkable Mother. The 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner also discusses his recent trip to the Middle East and his controversial meeting with members of Hamas.
Apr 24th, 2008 · Former President Jimmy Carter met unofficially with leaders of Hamas last weekend, a group categorized by the U.S. government as a terrorist organization. Carter urged that the meeting with Hamas was essential to the ongoing Mideast peace process. Renee Montagne talks with David Welch, assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, about the current administration's approach to talking with Hamas.
Apr 22nd, 2008 · Former President Jimmy Carter faces criticism for meeting with top Hamas leaders recently who are considered terrorists by the U.S. government. Robert Malley, director of the International Crisis Group's Middle East and North Africa program, talks about the Palestinian militant group and Carter's response to the criticism.
Apr 21st, 2008 · Former President Jimmy Carter says the militant group would not undermine talks for an Israeli-Palestinian peace accord, as long as the Palestinian people approve the deal by referendum. Hamas also says it will offer Israel a 10-year truce if it withdraws from land seized in the 1967 war.
Apr 21st, 2008 · Former President Jimmy Carter defied warnings from U.S. and Israeli officials and met over the weekend with two leaders from the militant group Hamas. The two Palestinians are considered terrorists by the U.S. government.