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Good morning, everyone. Welcome back. I am beverly kirk. We are continuing our discussion this morning about strengthening democracy with a look at trust in institutions, in each other, and what the latest data have to say about all of this. To put it into perspective, i am joined by filmmaker ken burns and Pew Research Center president mike dimmick. Thank you for being here. Lets jump in with the first question. What is the overall state of american confidence in democracy. I understand you hav...

For a huge show tomorrow night. The former u. S. Attorney for the Southern District of new york will join me on set. So will the former white house secretary stephanie grisham. A quick reminder that my brand new book comes out this tuesday. I will be visiting a lot of different cities over the next few weeks for some great conversations with some people you will definitely recognize including Lawrence Odonnell on wednesday and many others. We will put all the info up on our social media. I hope ...

On this hour, Outside Agitators. Are they true nce Nce Stagators or not. Talking about fairness, there is a new film talking to us about what trump and the supporters did after the last election. Lets do it. Propalestinian protests spread, there is one phrase that kept popping up. Outside agitators. Those Outside Agitators those Outside Agitators. Outside agitators. Paid Outside Agitator. Law enforcement officials, politicians, have all said that, the socalled Outside Agitator. Accusing professi...

Mr. Brown madam president. The presiding officer the senator from ohio. Mr. Brown thank you, madam president. Madam president , i join we joined last year to do this reading. Im glad shes presiding today. Its an honor to jape my join my colleagues on the floor to read dr. Kings letter from the birmingham jail. Thanks to senator cassidy first, casey, lankford, britt, butler who will wrap it up for joining for this annual bipartisan tradition. Every year, we bring together three republicans and th...

Continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the majority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. Blumenauer, for five minutes. Mr. Blumenauer thank you, mr. Speaker. One of the phrases one often hears is, i hate to say i told you so, and its delivered with a feign sincerity but usually people actually like to say i told you so. I must confess that i have some of those feelings myself as repeatedly dur...

Good morning. Day, we year on mlk gather here to remember dr. Kings legacy and reflect and focus on the work we all are doing to keep his dream alive and make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Action network was founded in the spirit and tradition of dr. King, and ever since, 26 years plus, this civil rights organization, superbly led by its leader, reverend sharpton, has been a preeminent leader in the fight for civil rights. Again, i welcome all of you this morning as we prepare n...

Good morning everyone. Good morning. May i ask that you take your so that we may begin. So again, good morning. Im Jennifer Jones, austin board member for the National Network and i run a policy and Advocacy Organization poverty policy organization based in new york city. Every year, on mlk day, we gather heree to remember dr. Kings legacy. And to reflect and refocus on the work we all, we all are doing to keep his dream alive andp make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Actions netw...

Building bombers on the assembly line, today theyre building rail cars, improving traffic and creating jobs where they live. Thats just the start. We passed the nations largest housing initiative. We have the highest graduation rate. Thank you, i know have the distinct honor welcoming to the stage someone who has always stayed true to his ideas and values and learned to adapt to a changed political landscape. Hes stayed a proud progressive. Former democratic leader, cap chairman of the board and...

Chairman of the board and my friend, senator tom daschle. To [applause] let me just say what a fantastic day this has been. Sen. Daschle we gather at an important time, a time when our country is facing one of the most challenging moments in history. A time when the pillars of our democratic republic are being tested. But the American People increasingly are refusing to sit idly by. They are reacting, they are responding, and yes, they are resisting. [applause] so this afternoon, we want to talk...

Country. Failure to ensure that all people of the United States are treated equally allows a cull a culture of hate against some people in the United States to fester. This hate culture includes continuing physical assaults and murders committed against lgbt individuals, and particularly against transgender individuals. The events that transpired on june 12, it 2016, in orlando, florida, were a horrifying and tragic act of hate and terror that took the lives of 49 innocent individuals and injure...