Jun 05 Watch Debate Looks at Immigration Laws and Citizenship A recent debate sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia and moderated by Robert MacNeil examined the current laws dealing with immigration and the possible plans to address the twelve million illegal immigrants currently… Continue watching
May 29 Watch Rising Violence Pushes Immigrants to Flee South Africa Political fear and uncertainty in Zimbabwe have driven many people to neighboring South Africa, prompting a violent backlash from South Africans who claim that jobs are being lost to immigrants. Analysts examine the dynamics that have led to this rise… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch Iraqis Seek Refuge in U.S. After Working With American Forces Facing the threat of kidnapping, torture, and beheadings, Iraqi interpreters who have worked for U.S. forces are seeking refuge for themselves and their families in the United States. Lee Hochberg of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports on their search for safety. Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch Pittsburgh Voters Weigh Real-life Concerns in ’08 Nominating Choices Voters in Pennsylvania took to the polls Tuesday to have their say in the tight Democratic primary contest. In a new Big Picture report, a panel of Pittsburgh voters discusses how their real-life concerns are impacting their vote choices. Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch Leaders Defend NAFTA Policies at Trade Summit President Bush criticized the Democratic presidential candidates Tuesday for vowing to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement at a trade summit with Canadian and Mexican leaders in New Orleans. A reporter considers the prospects for trade negotiations. Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch Generational Lines Reveal a Split in Texas Family’s Vote Sen. Barack Obama is gaining support in Texas -- a state where Sen. Hillary Clinton once had a stronghold -- especially among young, Latino voters. Gewn Ifill reports on the divide between father and son Texas legislators over their choice… Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch Election Renews Focus on Definition of Race With a popular African-American presidential candidate and the increasing influence of Hispanic voters, the 2008 presidential election has brought new attention to minority groups in the U.S. Essayist Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune reflects on how we define race. Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch Study Finds American Religious Affiliations Are Fluid A new study on religion in the United States released Tuesday found that more than a quarter of adult Americans have left the faith of their childhood and a growing number of people are unaffiliated. Analysts examine the role of… Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch Diversity, Economy, Immigration Shape Race in Texas The tight race between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama has both candidates vying for votes in the delegate-rich states of Texas and Ohio on March 4, while GOP front-runner Sen. John McCain will try to expand his lead. Texas… Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch Obama, Clinton Face Off in Texas Debate Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met Thursday in the first of two debates leading up to the March 4 Ohio and Texas primaries. Judy Woodruff reports on the highlights of the debate, held in Austin, Texas. Continue watching