Instructional Video5:35
History Hit

How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: The early 1970's

12th - Higher Ed
What was the purpose of writing his book? What were the important events of the early 1970's?<br/>
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 1
Instructional Video23:47
The Wall Street Journal

When Institutions Take a Beating

Higher Ed
In Democratic societies, institutions are key. They preserve continuity during political storms and affirm the rule of law. When they're attacked from within the political system, their resilience is tested.<br/>
Instructional Video20:32
Financial Times

Melinda Gates: vaccines, inequality and caregiving

Higher Ed
The co-founder of the Melinda & Bill Gates Foundation tells FT editor Roula Khalaf, in an interview recorded on April 29, that women have lost $800bn of income in the pandemic and on average have contributed 30 hours a week to unpaid...
Instructional Video4:24
History Hit

How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Writing about history

12th - Higher Ed
Are there individuals or big currents pushing us along when he is writing about history?<br/>
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 3
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Participation and Civil Society

9th - 10th
You not only have the right to be involved in your government, you have the obligation to engage in some form of self-government.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 117: Benefits of Civil Society

9th - 10th
How can control of economic resources limit the power of government? Find out on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:democracy Pt. 121:authoritarianism and Control of Civil Society

9th - 10th
Authoritarian regimes often try to control civil society. Learn more on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 68: Civil Society

9th - 10th
What is civil society? Find out on today's episode.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 113:de Tocqueville and Civil Society

9th - 10th
Alexis de Tocqueville noticed something very unusual about Americans. Learn more on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 116: Introduction to Civil Society

9th - 10th
Today we introduce the concept of "civil society."
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Democracy Pt. 118: Civil Society Organizations Benefit People

9th - 10th
Today on the podcast we learn how civil society organizations benefit their members and the people they serve.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Democracy Pt. 119:civil Soc. Organizations Benefit Individuals

9th - 10th
Civil society organizations benefit individuals and can help develop a stronger democracy.