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Oct 07

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Justice Breyer: ‘Now, I’m Probably More in Dissent’

Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer talks to Jeffrey Brown about his new book, "Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View," the role and responsibilities of the high court, and the shift in dynamics that a new justice can bring.

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Jun 01

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Does the Internet Help or Hurt Democracy?

Does the pervading presence of the Web make people better citizens or does it propagate misinformation and threaten democracy? Paul Solman has a look at the unfolding debate as staged by the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs.

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Jan 22

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Internet Restrictions Highlight Political, Cultural Divides

On the heels of a U.S.-China dispute on Internet freedom, Jeffrey Brown speaks with democracy and media experts about the debate over how countries monitor -- and sometimes restrict -- access to the Internet.

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Dec 25

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Chinese Dissident’s Prison Sentence Draws Rebuke

A Chinese court has sentenced a prominent political dissident to 11 years in prison. Margaret Warner recaps the developments.

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Dec 25

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Chinese Dissident’s Prison Sentence Draws Criticism

A Chinese court has sentenced a prominent political dissident to 11 years in prison. Margaret Warner speaks with an advocate for human rights in China and a former National Security Council Asia expert for more on the meaning of the…

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Dec 17

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Everyone Smile and Say, ‘Democracy!’

The old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words may indeed be true, but photographer Joe Sohm has found that it has taken him thousands of pictures to capture just one word: democracy.

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Nov 02

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Afghanistan’s Next Steps Unclear After Runoff Cancelation

Afghan President Hamid Karzai won another term in office after his opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, unexpectedly dropped out of the runoff election. Margaret Warner reports from Afghanistan.

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Oct 20

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In Afghanistan, Runoff Election Could Strengthen Democracy

Afghan President Hamid Karzai bowed to pressure Tuesday and agreed to a runoff election on Nov. 7. The move came as the Obama administration debates the future of U.S. strategy. Gwen Ifill talks to experts for insight.

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Oct 19

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In Afghanistan, Disputed Ballots Point Toward Runoff

After months of speculation, investigators confirmed on Monday that the Afghan election was rife with fraud. Margaret Warner reports.

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Aug 12

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Suu Kyi Expected to Appeal Confinement Extension

Burmese democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to extended home detention through next year's elections. Myanmar analysts mull her future.

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