The New START Treaty
On June 17, 2010, the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (The New START), between the United States and Russia. Featured witnesses included: Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, and Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of … Read more
A Farewell to Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia
Yesterday, the people of the United States lost a distinguished advocate for peace, Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia. A true character suited for historic legend, Senator Byrd served in the Senate for 51 years. His impact and influence on the history, contemporary, and future of our nation are remarkable and will remain unforgettable. … Read more
The Separation of Church and State: John Roberts Confirmation Hearing, Sept. 15, 2005
In 2005, Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite, a Professor of Theology, at Chicago Theological Seminary, testified before the Nomination Hearings of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Five years later, our political landscape has changed tremendously and Dr. Thistlethwaite’s testimony and brief exchanges with Senators Jeff Sessions and Tom Coburn offer an interesting lens through which to … Read more
