I titled it the promise land because even though we may not get there in our lifetimes, even if we experienced hardships and disappointments along the way that i at least still have faith we can create a more perfect union, not a perfect unit union but a more perfect union. Good morning and welcome to a very special edition of Washington Post life. Im an opinion columni for the wasngton post and founding director of the race card project. For this very special conversation this mning i am ined by my dear friend elizabeth alexander, poet, schor and president of the Andrew Mellon foundation for good morning, elizabeth. Goo morning. It is wonderful to be together. It is wonderful to be together and together we bh welcome our gue for this conversation. The 44th president of the unitedtates, barack obama and i assume you recognize that guy in the mide. Good morning, sir. Hello, guys Washington Post brought out t big guns for thi one. [laughter] we are so excited to see you. We are. I am ver
Impact of stayathome and lockdown orders. Will america accept drastic changes in the way this years holidays are celebrated . We are going to get into it. The situation has brought stimulus spending back into the spotlight. President trump has stepped away from the discussion, leaving leader mcconnell and speaker peloo w tkhing thi thi ou we believeveve the ty ayyti s dee tit t tirusirir andhehe sll a b highhigh. Lst ss acks ilnow 30 yestyeday,yeda wdal ounacaybe be 0 ts mog. In s s up. Aq isdor a f gai g gff maybe be. Plenpl of pl oreenensens fy mog. N lookow l at at is. Is n h sliocialiialili a a a sta d n. Nsocialist jisoe mancn. N. Thatictu reictuicpetuolumesol t ttp split spl spl among democrdeats. Ats. S. S. S. Sp the mtheayayf chicagohiitut aut ma shohognt a a a bullho while celebrating the Election Results. Risky behavior. But iloLori Lightfoot just cancd thanksgiving in her city. Okay to celebrate the election but not the all american thanksgiving. Its going to be a great show
Vote total past the 270 needed to win the white house. The president elect and Vice President elect spoke to a crowd of supporters in wilmington, delaware. X please welcome the Vice President elect of the United States of america, kamala harris. Good evening. Good evening. Thank you. Good evening. Congressman john lewis before his passing wrote democracy is not a state. It is an act. What he meant is that americas democracy is not guaranteed. It is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it. To guard it. And never take it for granted. Protecting our democracy takes struggle. It takes sacrifice. But it is joy and theres progress. Because we the people have the power to build a better future. [applause] and when our very democracy was on the ballot in this election, with the very soul of america at stake, and the world watching, you ushered in a new day for america. [applause] [horns honking] to our Campaign Staff and volunteers, this extraordinary team, thank you for bringing mor
Organization, talks about the biotech industry and how it is helping to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Also the fulcrum editorinchief David Hawkings joins us to discuss how the results of the november election will influence the next congress. Host good morning, everyone. As coronavirus cases spike across the country, governors are putting in place new restrictions on businesses and gatherings. As decisions, president elect biden yesterday called on congress to act on more Economic Relief for americans. They have 14 days. Do you agree or disagree . If you are unemployed, dial in at 202 7488000. If you are a Small Business owner or employee, 202 7488001. If you are an essential worker, 202 7488002. All others, call us at 202 7488003. You can also text us at that same number or go to twitter cspanwj and post your comments on facebook. Com cspan. The Associated Press headline this morning pandemic politics lead bc in gridlock. D. C. In gridlock as the virus searches. Wants nancy pelosi
And get you more of their reaction. Announcer please welcome the Vice President elect of the United States of America Kamala harris. [cheers and applause] honking] Vice President elect harris good evening. Good evening. [cheers and applause] good evening. Thank you. Thank you. Good evening. Thank you. So, congressman john lewis, before his passing, wrote, democracy is not a state. It is an act. What he meant is that americas democracy is not guaranteed. It is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it. [cheers and applause] toe president elect harris guard it and never take it for granted, and protecting our democracy takes struggle. It takes sacrifice, but there is joy in it, and there is progress, because we the people have the power to build a better future. [cheers and applause] Vice President elect harris when our very democracy was on the ballot in this election with the very soul of america at watching,the world you ushered in a new day for america. [cheers and applause]