In Boston, despite the Democrats- history of internal squabbling, John Kerry orchestrated a -love fest.- George Bush wants to do the same thing in New York, but he could face a floor fight at the convention if he won-t change the platform to say Republicans can -disagree- about abortion and gay marriage. Does an inclusive -big tent- mean compromising on social issues? Will sticking with the conservative base alienate moderates who could decide November-s election? Warren Olney discusses gay marriage, abortion rights and party unity with activist, gay, conservative and pro-choice Republicans. (An extended version of this segment was originally broadcast earlier today on
To the Point.)
- Making News: Report on Climate Change in California
Will Southern California have to endure future summers more like Death Valley than what we-re used to? Not as long as we stop burning fossil fuels at the rate we are now. That-s the conclusion of 19 environmental scientists, reporting in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe is the lead author of the study.
2004 Republican National Convention
Bush re-election campaign
Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 (DOMA)
Missouri's marriage amendment
