Bloomberg Puts Millions Behind Gun Control Push
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has emerged as a new leader in the gun debate in recent years. He's utilizing a group of mayors and a superPAC in a campaign against gun violence.
Politics & Government
In Second Inaugural, Obama Makes Climate A Priority
President Obama pulled out a surprise in his inaugural address. After barely mentioning climate change in his campaign, he put it on his short list of priorities for his second term. Experts believe he'll use the EPA to ramp up efforts to reduce greenhouse gases from power plants.
President's New Term Doesn't Mean New Day In Congress
While President Obama raised big issues in his inaugural address — climate change, gay rights, immigration, the shooting of schoolchildren — Congress eased back into session Tuesday with other priorities, fighting many of the battles left over from last year.
NAACP President On 'Commonality' Of Selma, Seneca Falls And Stonewall
President Obama in his inaugural address made reference to historic events in the women's rights movement, the black civil rights movement and the gay rights movement. The NAACP's Benjamin Todd Jealous talks about the importance of the connection.
Involved For Life: Pregnancy Centers In Texas
Carolyn Cline, the executive director and CEO of Involved for Life (IFL), a ministry partner of First Baptist Dallas, helps run a pregnancy center that discourages women from getting abortions and offers help during unplanned pregnancies.
An Inaugural Memory: President Lincoln's Food Fight
The Smithsonian recently uncovered the menu from Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural ball, and it provides an interesting look at how different the celebrations were just 148 years ago.
America At This Moment: Obama's Second Inauguration
As President Barack Obama enters his second term, he leads a country that remains deeply divided on issues from fiscal policy to gun control. Despite the divisions, many Americans maintain a sense of hope for themselves, their towns and the country.
A Look At Memorable Moments From Past Inaugurations
Stories of complications and quotations abound, from Nixon's second inauguration till today.
A Chilly, Musical Morning As Inauguration Crowds Gather
Staten Island's PS22 student choral group performs as people file onto the National Mall hoping for a glimpse of President Obama later.
'A Number Of Crises' Facing Obama In W. Africa, Beyond
Steve Inskeep talks with Michele Flournoy, who served as undersecretary of defense for policy in the Obama administration. Flournoy weighs in on foreign policy challenges facing the president in his second term.