When population shifts – brought about by fair housing laws, affirmative action and landmark school desegregation rulings – political power is challenged as well. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
Because I have moderated two general election debates – in 2004 and 2008 – I know better than to carp from the sidelines. I am confident in my accomplishment of having had Queen Latifah portray me on ‘Saturday Night Live’ both years. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
Once they have actually left office, we seem to grow fonder of our ex-presidents – and they of each other. That’s why so many sighed in approval at Michelle Obama’s public display of affection with George W. Bush at last month’s dedication of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
If there is anything good to be said about my particular line of work, it’s that we get to tell people the news they need to hear, and to put it in context. To get to that – for one hour every night on the ‘PBS NewsHour,’ and for an additional half-hour every Friday night on ‘Washington Week,’ we have to slog through a lot of tough stuff. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
Don’t count out other amazing programming like Frontline. You will still find more hours of in-depth news programming, investigative journalism and analysis on PBS than on any other outlet. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
I wish more people read hard copies of the newspaper and watched the evening news from start to finish. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
Whatever their motivations, lawmakers on both side of the aisle have certainly discovered that immigration is one of those issues that resonate strongly with the public. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
To me, race is not all about grievance. It is also about pride and empathy and humanity and understanding the value of difference. But along with that, there are also expectations that we should set for ourselves and for others. We should expect to be treated as equal citizens. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
If Donald Trump has proved anything, it is that there is nothing more powerful than a candidate’s voice. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
When the President was asked about global warming at a public appearance yesterday, he responded by talking about America’s addiction to oil. You make the connection. Gwen Ifill Read Quote
