Instructional Video13:46
TED Talks

Jochen Wegner: What happened when we paired up thousands of strangers to talk politics

12th - Higher Ed
In spring 2019, more than 17,000 Europeans from 33 countries signed up to have a political argument with a complete stranger. They were part of "Europe Talks," a project that organizes one-on-one conversations between people who disagree...
Instructional Video13:59
TED Talks

David Pizarro: The strange politics of disgust

12th - Higher Ed
What does a disgusting image have to do with how you vote? Equipped with surveys and experiments, psychologist David Pizarro demonstrates a correlation between your sensitivity to disgusting cues -- a photo of feces, an unpleasant odor...
Instructional Video7:25
TED Talks

How technology changes our sense of right and wrong | Juan Enriquez

12th - Higher Ed
What drives society's understanding of right and wrong? In this thought-provoking talk, futurist Juan Enriquez offers a historical outlook on what humanity once deemed acceptable -- from human sacrifice and public executions to slavery...
Instructional Video10:53
PBS

The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law

12th - Higher Ed
Laws are intended to maintain order and promote justice, but what happens when those laws promote and spread discrimination and bigotry? Today Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law, tracing its origins in colonialism all the...
Instructional Video5:54
Mr. Beat

A Pathway to Same-Sex Marriage | United States v. Windsor

6th - 12th
In episode 21 of Supreme Court Briefs, two women get married in Canada, but the United States federal government does not legally recognize it thanks to a law called the Defense of Marriage Act.
Instructional Video6:51
Mr. Beat

Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal | Obergefell v. Hodges

6th - 12th
In episode 12 of Supreme Court Briefs, a gay couple go to great lengths to get married, and ultimately help change how the Supreme Court interprets the 14th amendment as it pertains to same-sex marriage.
Instructional Video6:09
Hip Hughes History

Gay Marriage Legalized: Obergefell v. Hodges

6th - 12th
A run through of the major arguments in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges which legalizes gay marriage in all 50 states.
Instructional Video12:45
Hip Hughes History

The Stonewall Riots Explained

6th - 12th
A look into gay history in the 20th century leading up to the historic 1969 Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, NYC.
Instructional Video20:16
Hip Hughes History

HipHughes After the Bell: The 2016 GOP Primary

6th - 12th
Not a lecture but rather a vlog on the 2016 Presidential Election. This episode, a look at the 15 potential candidates for the GOP primary.
Instructional Video8:01
Hip Hughes History

Article III For Dummies: The Judiciary Explained

6th - 12th
The Constitution for Dummies Series returns covering Article 3 of the Constitution, the Judicial Branch. This funky, well organized video lecture will make sure you are shipped out into the world with a clear understanding of the...
Instructional Video8:45
Hip Hughes History

The Emancipation Proclamation Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
So you think you know your history? Mr. Hughes lays down the tracks to help you understand the true purpose behind the Emancipation Proclamation and why the Civil War was fought. Brought to you by Mr. Hughes in an easily digestible...
Instructional Video7:24
Mr. Beat

Obergefell v. Hodges

6th - 12th
Jim Obergefell (Ohberguhfell) reads a news story online about the Supreme Court decision in a case known as United States v. Windsor. In that case, the Court decided that part of the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional. This...
Instructional Video10:36
Hip Hughes History

Religious Freedom or Discrimination? The Gay Wedding Cake Case

6th - 12th
A short summary of the case the Supreme Court will examine of the Masterpiece Cake Shop and it's refusal to serve a gay wedding reception with a fair examination of the Constitutional issues involved.
Instructional Video10:18
Hip Hughes History

What is a Libertarian?

6th - 12th
Nailing down the basics on the political ideology known as Libertarianism.
Instructional Video4:51
PBS

1984 by George Orwell

6th - 12th Standards
Reverend Katrina Foster offers her rationale for why Winston Smith, the tragic hero of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, is her favorite literary character.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Federalism Part 16: State Constitutional Amendments

9th - 10th
This podcast examines how states have recently responded to the debate over same-sex marriage.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Gay Activist Talks About Same Sex Marriage Debate

9th - 10th
Jasmyne Cannick, whom Essence magazine listed as one of the top 25 "Women Shaping the World," discusses homosexuality in the African-American community, the issues black gays and lesbians face, and more.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: How Does Morality Affect Same Sex Marriage Debate?

9th - 10th
Hear one commentator's thoughts on the "morality of same-sex marriage." From "News & Notes," November 14, 2006.