May 19 Watch Demographic, Cultural Dividing Lines Complicate ’08 Race Political analysis of the presidential race this year has focused on voter divisions along race and gender lines. But some analysts think that other cultural dividing lines are even more important. Three political analysts examine newly emerging voter alliances. Continue watching
May 19 Watch Supreme Court Upholds Child Pornography Law The Supreme Court upheld a 2003 federal law's provision criminalizing the promotion or presentation of child pornography. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal analyzes the Court's decision. Continue watching
May 16 Watch MySpace-related Suicide Puts Focus on Cyber Bullying A Missouri woman was indicted on federal charges related to the suicide of a 13-year-old MySpace user this week. An Internet and privacy lawyer considers the world of cyber bullying and how the law and the use of the Web… Continue watching
May 16 Watch Analysts Weigh Bush-Obama Spat, Democratic Race President Bush's comments about "appeasement" of dictators touched off a firestorm on the presidential campaign trail. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the remarks, as well as Hillary Clinton's West Virginia win and recent GOP losses in state contests. Continue watching
May 16 Watch Obama-Bush Tussle, GOP Losses Top Campaign Headlines Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama takes issue with President Bush's perceived criticism of his foreign policy positions, while the GOP lost a House seat in Mississippi, following other losses in Louisiana and Illinois. Continue watching
May 16 Oil Tops $127 but Saudi Arabia Declines to Increase Production By Admin, PBS News Hour As oil soared to a record-high $127 a barrel on Friday, Saudi Arabia's leader rebuffed appeals by President Bush to increase oil production, saying they did not see enough demand to warrant increased output. Continue reading
May 15 Watch Congress Passes $290B Farm Bill Despite White House Opposition Amid global concerns over food prices, the Senate approved a $290 billion dollar farm bill Thursday with enough support to overcome a threatened presidential veto. A reporter outlines facets of the bill and its implications for U.S. food and agriculture… Continue watching
May 15 Watch Funding Bill for Iraq, Afghan Wars Stalls in the House The latest infusion of funds for U.S. forces fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan has been delayed by debate in the House of Representatives. Kwame Holman looks at debate and examines what it will mean for troops on the ground. Continue watching
May 15 Watch Calif. Court Ruling Renews Debate Over Gay Marriage The California Supreme Court cleared the way for same-sex marriages in the state Thursday, striking down a ban on gay and lesbian nuptials as unconstitutional. Analysts examine reaction to the ruling and its possible impact on the gay marriage debate. Continue watching
May 15 Deal Reached to End Fighting in Lebanon Standoff By PBS News Hour Arab mediators brokered a deal on Thursday to end days of fighting between the government and Hezbollah after the government's ruling coalition backed down on two measures that infuriated the opposition. Continue reading