Nation Apr 22 Why the Supreme Court upheld Michigan's right to ban affirmative action Dealing a blow to proponents of affirmative action, the Supreme Court ruled 6-2 in favor of a Michigan ballot initiative that banned public colleges from using race as a factor in admissions. For analysis on the court’s reasoning, Gwen Ifill…
Episode Apr 21 Monday, April 21, 2014 Monday on the NewsHour, runners returned for the 118th Boston Marathon, one year after the deadly bombings. Also: Debating clemency eligibility for drug offenders, former Supreme Court Justice Stevens discusses his new book on amending the Constitution, raising questions over…
Nation Apr 21 In celebration and resilience, Boston Marathon runners race again Under increased security, some 36,000 athletes — the second most in the race’s history — participated in the 118th Boston Marathon. Many raced to honor the three who were killed and more than 260 wounded in bombings a year ago.
Nation Apr 21 Remembering Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, prizefighter who fought for his and others' freedom In the early 1960s Rubin Carter earned the nickname "Hurricane" as a middleweight boxer who knocked out 19 opponents. But in 1967 an all-white jury convicted him of a triple murder. A symbol of racial injustice who inspired a Bob…
Politics Apr 21 Was the Supreme Court ruling a setback for voting rights? In the months since the Supreme Court struck down a key portion of the Voting Rights Act, five states have tightened access to voting. The ruling has sparked nationwide debate, and the Obama administration is pushing back with an investigation.
Nation Apr 21 How retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens would amend the constitution Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens talks to Judy Woodruff about his new book, “Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution.” In his book, the 94-year-old liberal justice calls for major changes to the Constitution on…
Nation Apr 21 What factors should be considered for clemency against drug charges? The Justice Department announced it would expand the criteria used to decide which drug offenders are eligible for presidential clemency. Hundreds, if not thousands, could qualify for suspended sentences. Jeffrey Brown examines the new guidelines with Vanita Gupta of the…
World Apr 21 News Wrap: U.S. drone strikes target militant training camp in Yemen In our news wrap Monday, U.S. drones continued strikes in Yemen aimed at al-Qaida. According to Yemen’s government, the attacks have killed at least 55 militants, including three senior members. Also, the president of South Korea condemned the behavior of…
Episode Apr 20 Sunday, April 20, 2014 On Sunday’s program, renewed violence in eastern Ukraine, just days after diplomats reached an international agreement in Geneva to defuse the crisis. Later, experts weigh in on how to keep web comment forums civil. And we take a look at…