Former pro-football player turned astronaut, Leland Melvin, discusses his life and career. His book is "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances."
Federal customs and financial crimes officials were among the witnesses at a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing on efforts to combat the illicit art and antiquities trade. They outlined the ways terrorist groups like ISIS have used antiquities and arts sales to fund their operations, and the ways federal enforcement agencies and their foreign counterparts were trying to disrupt the black market of such transactions. The hearing was ended after final votes in the House were called for the week.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and theater director Liesl Tommy were among the panelists at a discussion on the role of the rules of war in the Shakespearean canon, and what modern lessons on war and conflict could be divined from his works. Hosted by the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., panelists considered a number of Shakespeare's works - most notably the drama Macbeth - and parallels that could be drawn to conflicts in Syria, Libya, and elsewhere around the world.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights issued a statement condemning the violence motivated by white supremists in Charlottesville at its business meeting in Washington, DC. Conservative commission member Gail Heriot proposed an amendment to the statement condeming violence by counter-demonstrators which was voted down.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights heard testimony from voting rights scholars on the history of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Professors Alexander Keyssar and Mary Ellen Curtin gave historical presentations on the events leading up to the passage and reauthorization of the landmark legislation. The commission was examining voting rights enforcement efforts under the Trump administration.
The Heritage Foundation held a discussion on ways to reorganize government agencies to improve efficiencies and lower costs. Panelists included former budgeting and government workforce experts who outlined the challenges to downsizing the federal workforce.
Food Network Channel Host and Author Marc Summers spoke at the RespectAbility USA forum on equality for people with disabilities. Mr. Summers talked about his challenges as a person with obsessive compulsive disorder, known as OCD and overcoming misperceptions. Other speakers included disabled people and equal opportunity advocates who outlined ways Congress and business can make a more equal playing field for the disabled.
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) returned to the stage to participate in a panel discussion about social movements and political platforms. Officials and candidates representing different groups from across the progressive spectrum talked about several issues including race, disenfranchisement, campaign finance, criminal justice and climate change. This discussion was part of the annual conference of Netroots Nation held in Atlanta.
In his book "Grandmère," David Roosevelt recounts his personal memories with his grandmother, Eleanor Roosevelt, and describes her life outside the political spotlight.
Author Gary Stuart talked about his book Miranda: The Story of America's Right to Remain Silent, in which he provides insight into the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona and how it changed interactions between civilians and law enforcement.
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote most of his works while living in Concord, Massachusetts. He wrote "Nature," which set the foundation for transcendentalism while living at the Old Manse. Old Manse Senior Curator Christie Jackson talks about Emerson's time in the home as well as other writers, such as Henry David Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorne, and Margaret Fuller, who spent time there.
In his book "Grandmère," David Roosevelt recounts his personal memories with his grandmother, Eleanor Roosevelt, and describes her life outside the political spotlight.
Author Gary Stuart talked about his book Miranda: The Story of America's Right to Remain Silent, in which he provides insight into the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona and how it changed interactions between civilians and law enforcement.
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote most of his works while living in Concord, Massachusetts. He wrote "Nature," which set the foundation for transcendentalism while living at the Old Manse. Old Manse Senior Curator Christie Jackson talks about Emerson's time in the home as well as other writers, such as Henry David Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorne, and Margaret Fuller, who spent time there.
In his book "Grandmère," David Roosevelt recounts his personal memories with his grandmother, Eleanor Roosevelt, and describes her life outside the political spotlight.
Author Gary Stuart talked about his book Miranda: The Story of America's Right to Remain Silent, in which he provides insight into the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona and how it changed interactions between civilians and law enforcement.
