PBS
Thinking about Justice
Before any discussion of justice it's essential that all parties involved share an understanding of the various terms involved in such a discussion. The first video in a series of three provides viewers with definitions for social,...
PBS
Carlos Vaquerano
An 11-minute video shines a spotlight on Carlos Vaquerano, an El Salvadorian who made his way to the United States of America at the age of 15 to escape the dangers that took over his country. Interviews detail how and why Vaquerano left...
Macat
An Introduction to John Rawls’s A Theory of Justice
Justitia, the Roman symbol of justice, is traditionally pictured as blindfolded, holding a sword in one hand and a balance scale in the other to represent that idea that justice should be independent of wealth, power, or status. But how...
Curated OER
California State Assemblyman
Paul Fong, an Assembly member of District 22, talks about his busy days. Fong shares his education prior to obtaining his position, as well as what he loves most about his job. He also offers great advice for future members of the...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Drug Wars
Examine local drug-related crime statistics and public policies related to drug crimes. Understand the impact of drug policies on society and various minority groups, and explore drug issues and policies in other countries.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Art + Activism With Sanaz Mazinani: Kqed Art School
Sanaz Mazinani is an artist with a background in political activism who uses art to inspire dialogue about perceptions of cultural identity. In the latest episode of Art School, she describes her current art practice. [5:23]
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Pbs Learning Media: Five Steps to Make Your Own Political Art: Kqed Art School
This video details a formula for making political art in five easy steps by offering examples of successful projects from high profile artists Banksy, Corita Kent, Emory Douglas, Ai Wei Wei, Shepard Fairey and Barbara Kruger. [3 min, 23...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Walter Isaacson President and Ceo of the Aspen Institute
An interview with Aspen Institute CEO, Walter Isaacson. [48:52]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Liberation Theology, Economic Inequality, and Social Justice: Lesson 2
This lesson discusses the origin and growth of liberation theology, which aims to use religion as the basis for social action in combatting the perceived evils of economic and social inequality. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Liberation Theology, Economic Inequality, and Social Justice: Lesson 3
This lesson discusses the origin and growth of liberation theology, which aims to use religion as the basis for social action in combatting the perceived evils of economic and social inequality. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled...