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The Supreme Court Rules on DOMA

Season 9 • 06/26/2013

The Supreme Court kills the Defense of Marriage Act.

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07:27

Peniel Joseph
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Tufts Professor Peniel Joseph details Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, explains colorblind racism and gives a mini history lesson about the civil rights movement.
06/25/2013
00:36

Intro - 6/25/13
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South America experiences political unrest, a Florida courtroom sees controversy, and Tufts Professor Peniel Joseph examines changes to the Voting Rights Act.
06/25/2013
00:05

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen concentrates on his iPad.
06/25/2013
03:21

Brazil's Political Protests - Larry Rohter
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Author Larry Rohter talks about Brazil's growing middle class and the 10-cent bus fare increase that prompted multicity riots.
06/25/2013
02:15

SCOTUS on the Voting Rights Act
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When it comes to voting laws, Chief Justice John Roberts knows that the South doesn't need to be babysat anymore.
06/25/2013
03:43

The End of the Voting Rights Act
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By striking down the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Supreme Court effectively declares an end to racism in America.
06/26/2013
00:36

Intro - 6/26/13
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The Supreme Court rules on gay marriage, America officially enters its post-racial phase, and Bill Moyers discusses "Two American Families."
06/26/2013
05:06

The Voting Rights Act & Gay Marriage - Emily Bazelon
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Slate's Emily Bazelon reassures Stephen that the Supreme Court's Proposition 8 decision won't invalidate his marriage.
06/26/2013
07:01

Bill Moyers
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Bill Moyers discusses the decline of the middle class portrayed in his "Two American Families" documentary and recalls the history behind the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
06/26/2013
00:10

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen enjoys a sugary treat.
06/26/2013
04:17

The Supreme Court Rules on DOMA
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Following the Supreme Court's DOMA ruling, traditional marriage is as defenseless as a freshman frat pledge about to go through the spanking machine.
06/26/2013
03:07

"Gang of Eight" Immigration Reform Bill
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The "Gang of Eight" pushes an immigration bill through the Senate with promises of a "border surge."
06/27/2013
05:44

4th of July Under Attack
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg considers outlawing the sale of sparklers on the 4th of July, leading Stephen to an act of civil disobedience.
06/27/2013
00:19

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen lights a sparkler.
06/27/2013
04:01

Stephen Colbert's Big Gay Roundup
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The American Medical Association pushes for reversing a ban on blood donations from gay men, and Disney introduces same-sex parents into one of its shows.
06/27/2013
07:41

Chuck Schumer
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New York Senator Chuck Schumer addresses immigration reform, gang violence on the Senate floor, border security and the keys to bipartisan support.
06/27/2013
05:24

Jeremy Scahill
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Author Jeremy Scahill discusses the secret war in Afghanistan, drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen and the Obama administration's "Terror Tuesday" meetings.
07/15/2013
07:04

People Who Are Destroying America - Lynn Harrell
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When classical cellist Lynn Harrell tries to obtain frequent flyer miles for his partner, Cello Harrell, one airline decides to fight back.
07/15/2013
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
07/15/2013
01:02

Stephen's Vacation
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Just back from vacation, Stephen brags about his tan and his international connections.
07/15/2013
03:11

KTVU-TV on Asiana Airlines Crash
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Racist jokes on TV damage Asiana Airlines' sterling reputation as a world leader in almost landing planes.
07/15/2013
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