Politics Apr 25 Watch 4:04 Biden takes on Trump’s character in 2020 announcement After months of speculation, former Vice President Joe Biden officially entered the 2020 presidential race. In his announcement, Biden characterized the Trump presidency as existential “threat” and said he felt compelled to try to prevent it from lasting an additional…
Politics Apr 25 Watch 8:12 How black female Democrats may respond to Biden’s candidacy How will Democrats respond to Joe Biden’s campaign announcement, and can he move past the persistent questions about his treatment of Anita Hill and women more generally? Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., who endorsed Biden’s candidacy…
Politics Apr 25 Anita Hill says recent conversation with Joe Biden was ‘deeply’ unsatisfying In an interview with The New York Times published Thursday, Hill said: "I will be satisfied when I know there is real change and real accountability and real purpose."… By Associated Press
Politics Sep 26 Anita Hill says Kavanaugh hearing isn’t a referendum on #MeToo movement "Remember, #MeToo is about raising awareness. Just because the Senate's awareness hasn't been raised, doesn't mean that the rest of us haven't evolved and learned," Hill told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press
Sep 20 WATCH: Demonstrators chant, ‘We believe Anita Hill! We believe Dr. Blasey!’ Demonstrators have congregated in a Senate office building to protest Republicans' handling of the sexual-assault accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 9:06 Anita Hill on Kavanaugh: ‘Without an investigation, there cannot be an effective hearing’ By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray With accusations against Brett Kavanaugh evoking memories of another Supreme Court confirmation battle, law professor and author Anita Hill says that a professional investigation is needed to ensure a fair hearing. Hill, who came forward publicly to accuse Clarence Thomas… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 12:28 With Kavanaugh allegations, Democrats warn of repeating mistakes of Anita Hill hearings President Trump defended Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh again on Tuesday from allegations by psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford that he sexually assaulted her while drunk at a party 36 years ago. Meanwhile, senators jousted over a hearing set for… Continue watching
Sep 18 Echoes of Anita Hill in #MeToo allegation against Brett Kavanaugh By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh recall Anita Hill's accusations against Clarence Thomas in 1991, but there are important differences as well as cautions for senators considering how to deal with the allegations. Continue reading
Jan 04 Biden hasn’t contacted Anita Hill, weeks after saying he owes her an apology By Daniel Bush Former Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that he hasn't contacted Anita Hill, weeks after saying he owed her an apology for her treatment during the 1991 confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Continue reading