May 20 The Senate Gun Control Fight By PBS News Hour Exactly one month after the deadly shooting at Columbine High School and on the day of another school shooting in Georgia, the Senate has voted to impose new restrictions on gun sales. Continue reading
May 20 Revisiting Columbine By PBS News Hour A sophomore on the final day of classes opened fire at his high school in Conyers, Georgia Thursday. Continue reading
May 19 Debating Gun Control By PBS News Hour In a move lauded by gun control advocates and Senate Democrats, Republican leaders have decided to allow consideration of more gun control amendments to the juvenile crime bill currently under consideration. Continue reading
Apr 21 Deadly School Violence By PBS News Hour In what police have called an apparent "suicide mission," two students opened fire on classmates and faculty Tuesday at a suburban Denver high school, killing 15 and sending 23 to the hospital. Continue reading
Apr 01 Microsoft Talks Break Down By Admin, PBS News Hour Talks between the Department of Justice and Microsoft broke down over the weekend. The following is a statement released April 1 by U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Richard Posner in Chicago, the talks' mediator. Continue reading
Feb 25 The White House Plan By PBS News Hour President Clinton has declared that saving Social Security should be the priority when using the current budget surplus. The White House published the following description of their proposal. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch Supreme Court Watch: Same-Sex Sexual Harassment A panel of three discuss the same-sex sexual harassment case ruling that was decided in the courts, and how it will impact the work place. Continue watching
Nov 20 The Legacy of Ernesto Che Guevara An online forum on the life and legacy of Che Guevara. Why should Che be the subject of so much attention now?… Continue reading
Jul 04 Fourth of July Special: Thomas Jefferson Survives By PBS News Hour On a day meant to celebrate our independence and our diversity, the Online NewsHour is reminded of a fascinating, symbolic coincidence in our history. Continue reading
Mar 18 Anthony Lake’s Letter of Withdrawal By PBS News Hour Anthony Lake's letter to the President, withdrawing his nomination as CIA director. Continue reading