Guest sure. The Laurie Berkner band for civil rights was founded in 1963 at the behest of john f kennedy. To do more, to engage in the fight for civil rights in our country. Yesterday, we marked his 100th birthday. We are a National Civil rights organization, nonprofit. We work on issues such as voting right, criminal justice, education and fair housing issues, all across the country. We mount litigation and our goal is to move our country closer to equally and combat the discrimination that we wrestle ith in so many places today. The may 11, mike pence and day of that launch, you released a statement condemning that commission. Why . Guest you know this commission, i think is a distraction from the real issues that we face fourth democracy today. We assume recent data that shows that about 61 of eligible americans voted in the 2016 election. And the reason why our voter turnout numbers are as low as they are is because we are still wrestling with Voter Suppression and ongoing voting d
I love you, too. I sure do. Oh. I thought you were a she. Youre a he. Oh, pie goodness. When he was in california, anarchists laid down and threatened his personal safety. The president of the United States. I want to tell you if you elect me the president and i go to california, or i come to arkansas, and some of them lie down in front of my automobile, it will be the last time they want to lie down in front of it. Were joined here in the Governors Mansion, in front of the Governors Mansion, in montgomery, alabama, two miles south of downtown montgomery by dan carter. Biographer of George Wallace the politics of rage, his book. Dr. Carter, in your book, you describe George Wallace as the most influential loser of the 20th century. What do you mean by that . Well, certainly of the 20th century, and the period since world war ii, to the rise of conservatism, i cant think of anyone who was more influential, not so much in creating ideas but as showing that there was a tremendous amount o
Independents, 2025853882. If youre outside the u. S. , its 2025853883. You can also catch up with us on all your favorite pages on witter, facebook, or email us. A very good monday morning to you. We begin with the front page of the American Press from lake charles, louisiana. Supreme court in session, justices expected to take on the issue of gay marriage. That headline dominating several of the major papers today and over the weekend. Heres the front page of the usa today, justices term starts slow, could explode is the headline there to yesterdays front page of the Washington Post. The defining moment possible for the court. The prospect of a major ruling on gay marriage looms large. And read you a bit from the reuters story previewing todays opening day of the new term. This term, which runs to the end of june, is expected to be defined by whatever action the justices take on whether states can ban gay marriage. They have not yet agreed to hear any of the seven cases already decide
Murdoch steps up his campaign to stop mitt romney. Then, in the wake of the storm, who shut down the new york city subways and why didnt anyone tell the mayor. Plus the Marriage Equality fight gets ugly down south. Alabamas first openly gay lawmaker threatens to out officials having Extramarital Affairs affairs. As the patriot protests get louder, there may be finally a personal of interest in deflate gate. Sometimes you do things that are not fair so you can win. Good evening from new york, im chris hayes. It appears like we have a front runner in the republican president ial race. Scott walker Just Announced today, just today, he is launching a committee to help spread his political message welcome take with that what you will. An Organization Called our american revival is being headed up and it is the strongest signal yet of his intention for 2016. And it comes after he positively wowed an audience in iowa this weekend emergeing as a crowd favorite. Also easing fearing he may be to
Officials having extramarital affairs. She joins me live tonight. As the patriot protests get louder, there may be finally a personal of interest in deflate gate. Sometimes you do things that are not fair so you can win. All in starts right now. Good evening from new york, im chris hayes. We dont have any candidates who have formed yet, but all of a sudden it appears like we have a frontrunner in the republican president ial race. Scott walker Just Announced today, just today, he is launching a committee to help spread his political message welcome take with that what you will. An Organization Called our american revival is being headed up and it is the strongest signal yet of his intention for 2016. And it comes after he positively wowed an audience in iowa this weekend, emerging as a crowd favorite. Among a large group of gop stars hosted by congressman steve king. Also easing fearing he may be too mild mannered to win. He is channelling his baptist preacher father as he transfixed t