Thank you very much. You got a lot going on. People are all over the place. Ranking member has an adhering and chairwoman has a science hearing and people will come and go. Forgive us for that. Welcome. What do we have today . For our second panel we have Catherine Lehman is the chair of the u. S. Commission on civil rights and president obama appointed her to a sixyear term on december 15, 2016. The 16. The commission unanimously confirmed the president designation to chair the commission on december 28, 2016. She also serves as a cabinet of California Governor Gavin Newsom where she has been Legal Affairs secretary since january, 2019. She served as assistant secretary for civil rights at the barman of education until 2017. Welcome. Michael waldman is president of the nyu school of law and nonpartisan law and policy institute that focuses on improving systems of democracy and justice and that rentacenter is a leading National Voice and voting righ rights, money and politics, criminal
applause good afternoon. My name is john. I have the honor of being executive director of the Ronald Reagan president ial foundation and institute. Thank you for coming out. If you would, in honor of our men and women in uniform who defend our freedom around the world, please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation, under god, indivisible with liberty. Thank you, please be seated. In the fall of 1988 when president Ronald Reagan broke ground at the sight of his future president ial library, im not sure he could have imagined that his foundation would one day also be operating a robust institute in washington dc, one just steps from the white house he would soon leave behind for his beloved homeland ranch in the west. However, i do know that todays celebration honoring Justice Sandra day oconnor is exactly the type of gathering in his name that he envisioned. Histor
This took place at the George Washington University Law school in washington, d. C. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our symposium celebrating the 100th anniversary. 100 years ago today, not today, but 100 years ago this year, Congress Passed a tat chute authorizing each justice to have a stenographer and a clerk and ever since then, the clerkships have developed into a superb institution and the National Institution center in philadelphia is honored to bring together former Supreme Court clerks for the first time in history for an all clerk reunion. Representi ining clerks from 25 justices over 50 terms. To come and celebrate this great anniversa anniversary. I am jeffrey rosen. Also a professor here at George Washington law school and im so happy both these institutions i care so much about have united for this important ak dcademic symposium. The Constitution Center in philadelphia has a very Inspiring Mission from the u. S. Congress and that is to bring together citizens of differe
Developed into a superb Institution Anti National Constitution center and philadelphia is honored to bring together former Supreme Court clerks for a union, representing clerks from, 25 justices over 50 terms to come and celebrate this, i am jeffrey rosen, the president of the National Constitution senator and philadelphia and a professor here at the George Washington law school. Im happy that both of the institutions that i care so much about have united for this important topic. The Constitution Center in philadelphia has an Inspiring Mission from the congress and that is to bring together citizens from different perspectives to educate themselves and celebrate this great document of human freedom that binds us, the us constitution. We do that by assembling panels and podcasts and educational materials that bring together leading thinkers in america from all perspectives to explore areas of agreement and disagreement about the constitution. The most exciting platform for our educatio
Outgoing congresswoman katie hill blasting what she calls a double standard in her fiery final speech as she resigns. Her message about revenge porn amid allegations of an improper relationship with a staffer. 911 lawsuit. Hes stabbing my sister . A young woman under attack calls for help four times but no police were sent. Was the emergency software to blame . Grand canyon close call. The young woman taking a photo of her mom when she nearly slips off the edge. Its time whoo and mariahs calling it. Goodbye, halloween. Hello Holiday Shopping. The huge sales Just Launched overnight on toys, tvs and more and why you have less time to shop than you think this year. I dont need to hang my stocking good morning, america. Have you finished your halloween candy yet . Its time for christmas. You were saying you were ready to Start Playing Christmas Music this weekend. I didnt quite say that. Its here faster than i thought. Mariahs song climbs to the charts every time this year and she posted t