Squeezing the life out of the freedom of the press in hong kong. And cruising youtube for raw political material. There are few news stories that have global implications. Climate change has implications that are planetary. By nature its a slowmoving story, a slow burn so to speak, requiring a big development, an event to attract the attention that it deserves, to top the news agenda. The United Nations Climate Change conference, cop21 was such an event. Political leaders, delegates, advocates and journalists flocked to paris. Anyone trying to assess the agreement reached could have concluded through the happy headlines, the selfcongratulatory leaders, that it was job done. Many Scientists Say that this deal is well short of what is needed to tackle the problem. Why would the story be framed that way. Starting with the obvious it reflected the will of the leaders. Some of whom had a lot riding on it. Its reported geographically, bigging the question about how representative mainstream
As well as me, this spring marks the 25th anniversary of her graduation from the law school. Its okay , tracey, you dont look it. I happened to be with professor meares for the john howard organization, a wonderful organization in chicago that works to improve the quality of illinois prison system. And one of the guests there told me that professor meares had just informed her that after earning her undergraduate degree from the university of illinois in engineering, she was contemplating going to law school. Being an engineering student she didnt know much about law school and without much thought she was tentatively planning to go to georgetown. But according to the story, the then dean of Chicago University law school gave tracey an offer, quote, she couldnt refuse. And so she ended up serendipitously in chicago and im pleased to say i was that dean. It was one of the best decisions i ever made as dean in terms of bringing people to the law school with the exceptions of hiring barac
Birth of our savior, jesus christ. An important part is remembering our fathers love. God loved us so much that he sent his son to earth, so that we may better understand that love. As we love and care for our families, strive to protect them, and no matter how grown our children get long for what is best for them, we can start to grasp the magnitude of gods love and reflect not only throughout the christmas season, but also every day. For many families this time of year is when children learn. Harity and service to others and realize that giving to others is always more important than receiving. For those of different faiths, including those who choose not to observe a higher power, or religious faith, the season is observed with many different traditions. The season as a reminder of our greatest american values, insured by our constitution. The freedom of religion. Spend the holidays of volunteering to serve others in our communities. The diversity of our celebration is part of the m
Appreciate the concern. Host thank you. Ronald davis thank you. Host thank you. [applause] [applause] congress on holiday recess, the cspan Network Features a full lineup of prime time programming. Monday night at 8 00, laura logan and other journalists who have risked their lives in the middle east. And celebrity activists from the entertainment world speak out on a variety of issues. Wednesday night, events from the archives featuring notable public figures who died in 2015. And on thursday, a look back at the year in congress. And on new years day my friday night at 8 00, Law Enforcement officials and activists explore the Justice System and its impact on minorities. Memoirs by tv, reporters, activists, and a former press secretary for the white house. And on tuesday night, books on economics and the economy. On wednesday, authors talk about science and technology. Thursday, discussions on isis and terrorism. And on new years day, friday night, several of our indepth. Rograms from t
Now. Good evening. On this night before thanksgiving, and the long weekend when it is estimated nearly 50 million americans are travel ago way from home traveling away from home, the president made a speeshl appearance meant to reassure the nation. President said he knew americans are asking each other whether it is safe to fly or gather. They understood that families are discussing fears of terrorism around the dinner table. And he essentially asked americans to trust him and trust Law Enforcement authorities. As of today, the president s sd they know of no specific and credible intelligence indicating a plot on the homeland. We begin with National Correspondent Peter Alexander at the white house. Reporter a preholiday show of force from the streets of manhattan to the white house. Where president obama flanked by his top national securitit advisers tried to reassure anxious americans. I want the American People to know that we are taking every possible step to keep our homeland safe.