Election in our nations history did not take place in the year 2000 or even 2020. It took place in 1876. The Bipartisan Commission voted to give the electoral of the disputed states to the republican hayes. In exchange, democrats got something they wanted. Hayes to withdraw union troops. The south. With that assurance. The deal went through. The election of 1876 ended with a compromise that ensured the continuation of racism and racist violence in our nations culture and politics that has lasted to this day. Hello and to Washington Post live, kate with some a writer and with Washington Post opinions. And today, im so pleased be joined by Academy Award winning filmmaker and author hanks. And geoffrey robinson, the founder and executive director of the who we are project. Theyve teamed up on a new animated short documentary, how to rig an election. The races of the 1876 president ial contest. Gentlemen, im so glad were together. Thank you for having us for the intro intro. So lets lets s
And lee hamilton speak an event hosted by the bipartisan tom king and lee hamilton speak an event hosted by the bipartisan next, look at a report on Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health issues. Health and Human Services secretary tom price took part in the event hosted by the Substance Abuse and Health Services administration. This is one hour and 40 minutes. Good morning welcome. Im director of the Sampson Center for mental Health Services and umc for today. Each year sampson releases most recent findings from the National Service on drug use and health. Its commonly referred to as listed. Were releasing results from the 2016 survey and privilege to have our assistant secretary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse here today to present the key Substance Use and Mental Health indicators. Today marks the 28th annual recovery month observant thats special to me. I among men in the room and thousands across this nation is your proof and evidence that treatment works and people do recove
Rain on the way to help with dry conditions but first, more heat. This is the second week of september and 90 degree temperatures are still the norm. This is a life look at the schuykill river boardwalk from our camera atop the mellon building. The sun was beating down this afternoon. Monday after labor day it still feels like summer. It should. Fall doesnt officially begin until the 23rd. Today is shaping up to be the hottest day of the week. First alert meteorologist sheen yacha parveen is tracking. Relief is on the way and i think you will like the way the sevenday forecast looks. We are at 95 or 93 degrees in philadelphia, 95 northeast philly. Low 90s to mid 90s through parts of the Lehigh Valley. 92 allentown. 94 in reading. It is hot across the area. Even closer to the shore, temperatures about the mid 80s which is above normal this time of year. So the heat, the dry weather all helping to fuel the fires in new jersey. Take a look at the Drought Monitor here. Abnormally dry, wher
A little below average. We will talk about highs and the cool week ahead that features 60s in San Francisco and the 80s few and far between. Carolyn. Lisa, thank you. A 35yearold man from livermore is in custody this morning accused of killing a mother and her baby daughter while driving drunk and injuring few other children. Police tell us it was just before 7 00 last night when the driver barreled down murrieta boulevard, missed a turn and slammed into the backyard of an apartment complex. A family was there celebrating the first communion of a child. Based on the way the vehicle and the condition of it, it appears that speed was definitely involved. A 35 Miles Per Hour roadway and probably much faster than that. I saw the car passing by and it was going really fast. I dont know, but it went into the guys backyard. 540yearold woman and her 13monthold daughter were killed. Two boys, ages 6 and 7 were injured. The driver has been charged with grows vehicular manslaughter. A driver is a
Kick up throughout the afternoon and more temperatures today in the 60s and 70s. Heres a look at emeryville right now. We will look for low 60s in the city. Breezy winds and cloudy at the coast. Low 70s out toward san jose and the inland east bay. Mid70, a maybe an 80degree. We will look for the cooler days of the week tomorrow. Maybe a few sprinkles coming up as well. Carolyn. Thank you, lisa. A 35yearold man from livermore is in custody this morning accused of killing a mother and her baby daughter while driving drunk and injuring two other children. Police tell us it was just before 7 00 last night when the driver barreled down murrieta boulevard, missed a turn and slammed into the backyard of an apartment complex. A family was there celebrating the first communion of a child. Based on the weight of the vehicle and the condition of it it appears that speed was definitely involved. A 35 mile per hour roadway and probably much faster than that. I saw the car passing by and it was goin