New Republic editor Timothy Noah discusses the origin of the term “American Dream” and how inequality is frustrating social mobility in America. This brief (2:15) video was part of the weekly commentary segment on CBS Sunday Morning.
CBS Sunday Morning
Gideon Turns 50
Fifty years ago today, the Supreme Court handed down the seminal decision of Gideon v. Wainwright. In Gideon, the Court unanimously held that all indigent defendants charged with a felonies are guaranteed appointed counsel. This CBS Sunday Morning story provides background on the historic decision. It runs 2:35 minutes.