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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Supreme Court Justice Roberts Remembers Justice Ginsburg

The Supreme Court held a memorial service for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Chief Justice Roberts delivered remarks at the service.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Police Reform around the Country

An overview of police reform efforts at the state and national level four months after the death of George Floyd.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Ruth Bader Ginsburg

One of the most senior justices on the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is known for her work on cases involving discrimination on the basis of sex. This Bell Ringer explores her career and nomination to the Supreme Court.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Senator McConnell (R-KY) on Confirming a Supreme Court Nominee

Following remarks paying tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died September 18, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) pledged that the Senate will vote on President Trump's nominee to replace her. He outlined precedents in the Senate relating to confirmation votes.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) Discussing Filling a Supreme Court Seat during an Election

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) talked about Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision to move ahead with a vote on Justice Ginsburg's successor later this year, saying it goes against everything the Republican leader said in 2016.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Efforts to Nominate and Confirm a New Supreme Court Justice

National Journal Senate reporter Zach Cohen discussed efforts to nominate and confirm a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after her death over the weekend. He discussed the rules and procedures that the Senate follows during the confirmation process.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The 2020-2021 Supreme Court Term and Possible Election Issues

Paul Smith, vice president of the Campaign Legal Center, discussed ways that the Supreme Court could address possible election issues in the 2020-2021 term.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Impact of the 2020 Wildfires

Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) talked about the impact of the wildfires in his district and in the West. He compared this wildfire season to previous years and discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the severity of the wildfires.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Foreign Interference and Fake News in the 2020 Election

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) talked about the ways that foreign adversaries such as Russia and China are attempting to interfere in the 2020 elections. He also discussed ways that social media can create and amplify fake news and enhance divisions among Americans.
Monday, September 14, 2020
The Role of Government in Pandemics

Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of the U.K.-based medical journal The Lancet, talked about the coronavirus pandemic and the response to it by governments around the world. He discussed pandemic responses and preparedness and the role of government during pandemics.
Monday, August 31, 2020
The Impact of Protests on Political Change

Ohio State University history professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries discussed the current protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. He explained the impact of protests in making societal change and the parallels between the Black Lives Matter movement and the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Former Vice President Biden on Confirming Supreme Court Justices during an Election

2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and if a nominee should be approved before a new president is selected. He spoke about the Senate's role and responsibility in approving a nominee.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Campaign 2020 and Mail-in Voting

Center for Election Innovation and Research Executive Director David Becker talked about mail-in voting in the 2020 general election.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Supreme Court Justice Roberts Remembers Justice Ginsburg

The Supreme Court held a memorial service for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Chief Justice Roberts delivered remarks at the service.

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Police Reform around the Country

An overview of police reform efforts at the state and national level four months after the death of George Floyd.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

One of the most senior justices on the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is known for her work on cases involving discrimination on the basis of sex. This Bell Ringer explores her career and…

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Senator McConnell (R-KY) on Confirming a Supreme Court Nominee

Following remarks paying tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died September 18, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) pledged that the Senate will vote on President Trump's nominee to…

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) Discussing Filling a Supreme Court Seat during an Election

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) talked about Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision to move ahead with a vote on Justice Ginsburg's successor later this year, saying it goes…

Monday, September 21, 2020

Efforts to Nominate and Confirm a New Supreme Court Justice

National Journal Senate reporter Zach Cohen discussed efforts to nominate and confirm a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after her death over the weekend. He discussed the…

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

The 2020-2021 Supreme Court Term and Possible Election Issues

Paul Smith, vice president of the Campaign Legal Center, discussed ways that the Supreme Court could address possible election issues in the 2020-2021 term.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The Impact of the 2020 Wildfires

Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) talked about the impact of the wildfires in his district and in the West. He compared this wildfire season to previous years and discussed how the COVID-19…

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Foreign Interference and Fake News in the 2020 Election

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) talked about the ways that foreign adversaries such as Russia and China are attempting to interfere in the 2020 elections. He also discussed ways that social media can…

Monday, September 14, 2020

The Role of Government in Pandemics

Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of the U.K.-based medical journal The Lancet, talked about the coronavirus pandemic and the response to it by governments around the world. He discussed pandemic…

Monday, August 31, 2020

The Impact of Protests on Political Change

Ohio State University history professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries discussed the current protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. He explained the impact of protests in making societal change and the…

Monday, September 21, 2020

Former Vice President Biden on Confirming Supreme Court Justices during an Election

2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden delivered remarks on the next steps in replacing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and if a nominee should be approved before a new president is…

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Campaign 2020 and Mail-in Voting

Center for Election Innovation and Research Executive Director David Becker talked about mail-in voting in the 2020 general election.

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Supreme Court Justice Roberts Remembers Justice Ginsburg

Police Reform around the Country

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Senator McConnell (R-KY) on Confirming a Supreme Court Nominee

Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) Discussing Filling a Supreme Court Seat during an Election

Efforts to Nominate and Confirm a New Supreme Court Justice

The 2020-2021 Supreme Court Term and Possible Election Issues

The Impact of the 2020 Wildfires

Foreign Interference and Fake News in the 2020 Election

The Role of Government in Pandemics

The Impact of Protests on Political Change

Former Vice President Biden on Confirming Supreme Court Justices during an Election

Campaign 2020 and Mail-in Voting

Supreme Court Justice Roberts Remembers Justice Ginsburg

Police Reform around the Country

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Senator McConnell (R-KY) on Confirming a Supreme Court Nominee

Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) Discussing Filling a Supreme Court Seat during an Election

Efforts to Nominate and Confirm a New Supreme Court Justice

The 2020-2021 Supreme Court Term and Possible Election Issues

The Impact of the 2020 Wildfires

Foreign Interference and Fake News in the 2020 Election

The Role of Government in Pandemics

The Impact of Protests on Political Change

Former Vice President Biden on Confirming Supreme Court Justices during an Election

Campaign 2020 and Mail-in Voting