Jul 05 Watch High Court Ends Term with Decisions on Handguns, Student Organization Funding The Supreme Court handed down opinions concerning handgun possession in the home, student organization funding, patent law, and the separation-of-powers principle as it wrapped up its term this week. Continue watching
Jul 17 At NAACP Centennial, Obama Speaks of Struggle By PBS NewsHour President Barack Obama delivered a rousing speech Thursday to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, paying tribute to the organization's history and challenging its members to confront continued racial disparities. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch High Court’s Bias Ruling May Reshape Employer Policies The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a group of white firefighters was unfairly denied promotions because of their race. Analysts examine the impact on future labor policy. Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch Justices Reverse Sotomayor Ruling in Discrimination Case The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision Monday that white firefighters in Connecticut were unfairly denied promotions because of their race, reversing a decision supported by high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor when she was an appellate judge. Marcia Coyle… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Landmark Voting Law The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a challenge by a Texas community to strike down an extension to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal recaps the day in court. Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch Supreme Court Rules for Workers in Retaliation Case The Supreme Court ruled Monday that employees who speak out against discrimination in the workplace are entitled to legal protection from retribution. Marcia Coyle explains the court's decision. Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch Justices Hear Arguments in School Harassment Case The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday for a case weighing an unusual test of sexual harassment laws whose outcome could have an impact on future gender, racial, and workplace discrimination cases. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal recaps the… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch Medical Association Apologizes for History of Prejudice The American Medical Association apologized on Thursday for its history of discrimination aimed at preventing African-Americans from gaining membership. Experts offer insight into the statement and the history behind it. Continue watching
May 27 Watch Justices Back Workers in Race, Age Discrimination Suits The high court sided Tuesday with employees -- one at a Cracker Barrel restaurant, one a postal worker -- who sought to file lawsuits after facing retaliation for complaining about race and age discrimination. Marcia Coyle of the National Law… Continue watching
May 21 Watch Report Aims to Debunk Myths on Gender and Education A new report examines commonly held assumptions about the differences in how girls and boys learn and achieve in education. Experts discuss the findings and how they might help educators better address issues of learning and gender. Continue watching