The pro-life movement faces challenges in reaching consensus as views on abortion differ greatly, but history shows that attitudes and beliefs can change over time. Persistence is key to achieving success and a defeat is just a temporary setback.
Climate activist Jane Fonda plans to focus on California and the Gulf region to address issues such as oil mining and the environmental impact of gas terminals.
This episode discusses a debate on slavery that took place in the US Congress in the late 18th century between George Thatcher from Massachusetts and James Jones from Georgia, with Thatcher arguing that slavery was a political evil that required proper legislation whereas Jones disagreed with him.
Black activists became allies of people like Frederick Douglass to fight for the end of the legal trade and institution of slavery in the United States. However, the invention of the cotton gin in the mid-1790s increased the economic value of slavery and prolonged the practice.
Bryan Stevenson discusses the failure of integration and the need for a Marshall Plan for the black community in America. He reflects on his own history and the challenges faced by his enslaved great-grandparents.
Being a decent human being can allow you to show people that their traditional views may be outdated without demonizing them. Being liberal means supporting gay marriage and also being tolerant of people who oppose it.