David cortright eight, who is Professor Emeritus at the university of notre dame and the former director of policy studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace studies. Hes the author of many books, including peace works the citizens role in ending the cold war peace a history of movements and ideas and as the springboard for this session, a peaceful superpower. Lessons from the Worlds Largest Antiwar Movement, which was just published this year on the 20th anniversary. More or less of the start of the u. S. War in iraq and i think all of you who registered in advance for the conference received a pdf of that of that book. From 1978 to 1988. David was the executive director of sane first and then sane freeze after. The two organizations merged. He was an antivietnam war activist as an an enlisted soldier, and he was later in 2000 to a founder of win without war, which he discusses in the in the book a peaceful superpower. We will next go to my right, carolyn, rusty isenberg, w
A crowd in Melbourne Australia injuring at least fourteen. Zero. Also ahead. Were watching those votes let them vote against us will save a lot donald trump members as they prepare to vote on a resolution opposing his recognition of jerusalem as israels capital. The polls have opened in catalonia its a vote many hope will finally resolve spains political crisis. A verdict for the socalled rage case of a former korean air Vice President accused of delaying a flight with her. But first we begin with some breaking news a ferry carrying two hundred fifty people has capsized near the philippines capital manila coast guards are saying bad weather is hampering the rescue operation over the past week heavy rain and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm left more than forty people dead. And joining us on the line from manila what can you tell us about this ferry capsizing. Well what we know at the moment is that. By dr graham bones. The truth in the bill to the voters i want to be on or i can
Doha santa maria welcome to the new spirit is the inauguration all from duracells president. There is but dont expect things to go smoothly and i just won the election in november but supporters of the opposition candidate have always maintained that was voted for and that man should be president we will be in texas you go back as the protest movement carries on also on the grid a second major attack in kabul in just a week this time it is ninety five People Killed and more than one hundred wounded in a suicide car bombing targeted and then it stands i pieced and our first look inside the luxury hotel which became a virtual prison for dozens of saudi billionaires remember last year Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ordered their arrest in the name of cleaning up corruption and now the richest open prince. Is a free man. And one mans protest that justice in india has the social movement and forced the government to act i have a comment next stop drop the show using the hash tag agent spe
5 feet apart. Would you mind extending your cane . [laughter] are we set . Let me express my appreciation for you turning out the deeply appreciated we always special debt to carl this is the 23rd panel the best panel was at 1 00 a. M. In the parking lot of the supermarket across the street from the hotel. So let me say to the been to the panel before we run out of time i would like each of you to name a book that you think would be most in lightening or helpful and to consider a campaign for president. And then set to go. And then i would be happy if you carry this conversation by yourself i dont think i am in any position to add a great deal but as we are teetering towards the edge. So my first question and indeed there was the impeachment effort what would that look and feel like on the people of america if you feel that trump is doing a pretty good job but impeachment is a very serious thing and we have to be aware of the fact many people dont feel the last year has been a fair yea
U. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, the fountain of wisdom, we thank you for this season of penance and personal reflection. Lord, as we remember that the last time Ash Wednesday and valentines day fell on the same day, it was 1945, we thank you for the many challenging seasons through which you have brought this nation and world. As we continue to depend upon the power of your prevailing providence, deliver us from majoring in minors. Bless our lawmakers. As they commit themselves to you, make them a voice for the voiceless and a help for the helpless. May we make it our First Priority to fulfill your purposes for our lives. We pray in your sacred name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nat