http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/87429 Peter Kirsanow's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 18 May 2013 08:24:46 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=87429&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/87429 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Officials testified about Department of Homeland Security efforts on immigration and spoke about the president's vision for reform. During the hearing the subject of the Boston Marathon bombings and the suspects' ties to Chechnya were raised. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) raised concerns over gaps and loopholes in the U.S. immigration system. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) urged caution about such characterizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312169-1 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:35:06 GMT The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights heard from scholars and civil rights on eminent domain abuses. The Justice Department recently brought a lawsuit against the city of Joliet, Illinois, accusing public officials of trying to reduce its number of black residents by using eminent domain to seize a federally subsidized housing development. Eminent domain is the right of the government to take private property for public use. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301022-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301022-1 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:02:30 GMT Panelists discussed the role of the federal government, states, and local school boards in anti-bullying programs. Tammy Aaberg spoke about her son, who killed himself due to bullying because he was gay. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299507-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299507-4 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:56:00 GMT Panelists discussed bullying based on race, disability, or religion. Topics included the need for federal law on bullying and First Amendment issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299507-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299507-3 Mon, 16 May 2011 15:09:08 GMT Advocates, psychologists and lawyers discussed bullying due to sexual orientation and gender. Among the topics they addressed were incidents of bullying in schools, school programs to reduce the impact of bullying, and the role of the federal government on anti-bullying efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299507-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299507-2 Sat, 14 May 2011 02:12:48 GMT Education and Justice Department staff talked about anti-bullying efforts at the federal and state level. They also talked about current anti-bullying laws. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299507-1 Sat, 14 May 2011 01:02:09 GMT The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a meeting on a report about the Justice Department's handling of a voter intimidation case against members of the New Black Panther Party. Democratic members of the commission did not attend, so the commission did not vote on the report. Commissioner Todd Gaziano accused the Justice Department of stonewalling the commission's investigation. Commissioner Kirsanow, who participated by phone, made the same accusation against the Justice Department but also said that fellow commission members were also trying to stop the investigation by not showing up to make a quorum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296303-1 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:24:05 GMT Christopher Coates, the former head of the Justice Department's Civil Right's Voting Division, testified about charges that the New Black Panther Party intimidated Philadelphia voters in the 2008 election. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights was investigating allegations that the Obama Justice Department dropped charges against members of the New Black Panther Party for political reasons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295638-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295638-1 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:01:00 GMT Scholars discussed how racial discrimination in the U.S. has changed over the years. They talked about a number of topics including gains made by African-Americans in education, civic participation, as well as areas for improvement such as financial inequalities and opportunities afforded to younger minorities. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295448-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295448-2 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:05:18 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. Witnesses called by both the majority and minority members testified about their impressions of Solicitor General Kagan, her record, and their views of her qualifications for a place on the Supreme Court. Witnesses addressed a number of issues including civil rights, gun control, abortion, campaign finance, military recruiting, and Solicitor General Kagan's temperament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294266-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294266-2 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:04:06 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Witnesses called by both the majority and minority members testified about their impressions of Judge Sotomayor, her record, and their views of her qualifications for a place on the Supreme Court. Many questions focused on issues of race and ethnicity, and the potential bearing Judge Sotomayor's Hispanic ethnicity, background and experiences might have on her jurisprudence. Two of the New Haven firefighters who were plaintiffs in [Ricci v. DeStefano] case, which overturned a ruling of Judge Sotomayor, participated in the panel. Further panels testified about the nomination on subsequent parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-104 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:07:53 GMT The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a meeting which included presentations on the issue of employers specifying English as the common language of the workplace. Employers argue that it can be necessary in order to ensure a safe workspace free of racial or gender-related issues, to ensure quality and efficiency of work, and for customer relations. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken the position that these "English Only" policies frequently violate the law. The presenters responded to questions from the commissioners and staff. Timothy Riordan is an attorney that has defended a company against claims brought by the EEOC. Richard Kidman is a business owner sued by the EEOC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282845-1 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:27:08 GMT The commission heard testimony about the impact of illegal immigration on the wages and job opportunities of African American workers. Topics included statistics of illegal immigration and low-wage jobs, ethnic networking, enforcement of employer sanctions, and border enforcement. Professor Hanson and Commissioner Melendez participated by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204714-1 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:44:54 GMT A panel of legal experts testified about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the topics they addressed were his qualifications for office, past experience as a government lawyer and judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals, his judicial philosophy, past positions on various issues, and his political ideology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-4 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:19:21 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, Representative Lewis and Civil Rights leaders testified about nominee Judge Roberts and responded to questions from committee members. They addressed topics including civil rights, affirmative action, and the Voting Rights Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-3 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 03:37:58 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185063-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185063-1 Fri, 07 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT Commissioner Kirsanow's speech topic was, "Racial Rebellion: The End of the Victim/Grievance Movement." He is the newest member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, appointed by President Bush in 2001, but not seated on the commission until May 2002 after an intervention by the U.S. Supreme Court. A majority of commission members disputed his appointment and the Justice Department went to court to get Mr. Kirsanow on the panel. He talked about race relations and his experiences on the Civil Rights Commission, after which he answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184521-1 Sun, 21 Nov 2004 05:13:44 GMT Witnesses testified before the commission on election reform. They spoke about efforts to reduce or eliminate barriers confronting voters. They addressed problems with absentee ballots, the implementation of new voter identification requirements, voter "intimidation and suppression," and other electoral issues. The witnesses responded to questions from commissioners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183556-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183556-1 Sat, 18 Sep 2004 00:00:03 GMT The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights heard testimony regarding preparations for the 2004 election. Among the specific topics addressed were new voting systems, voter identification requirements, and the accessibility of polling locations. The commission also discussed internal and organizational issues. Ms. Braceras and Mr. Kirsanow participated via telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181317-1 Sat, 10 Apr 2004 05:47:54 GMT The panelists, all contributors to the book [Beyond the Color Line: New Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in America], discussed the benefits to dividing people into classes defined by race and ethnicity. They argued that race is not irrelevant to health care and education and discussed when it is appropriate to ignore race and when it is not. After their discussion the panelists answered questions from the audience. The book was published by the Hoover Institution Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170445-1 Wed, 03 Jul 2002 09:16:27 GMT The panelists advised the new Bush administration on reaching out to the African-American community. After their remarks the panel answered questions from the audience. Ms. Carroll is a retired Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161877-1 Tue, 16 Jan 2001 23:13:31 GMT