Over the past few decades, more than 2,000 newspapers across the country have closed, leaving many communities without a reliable source of local information. Researchers say this crisis in journalism, driven by changes in technology, is...

The nation's first government-backed reparations initiative was green lit

this week in Evanston, Illinois, a Chicago suburb where about 16 perce
nt of
its 75,000 residents are Black. The city council has promised $
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Michael Tubbs is the youngest mayor in American history to represent a city with more than 100,000 people -- and his policies are sparking national conversations. In this rousing talk, he shares how growing up amid poverty and violence...

Paula Scher looks back at a life in design (she's done album covers, books, the Citibank logo ...) and pinpoints the moment when she started really having fun. Look for gorgeous designs and images from her legendary career.

In episode 83 of Supreme Court Briefs, people without stable and safe housing sue a city in Oregon for making it illegal to camp in a public park.

Howcast - Learn if medical marijuana distribution leads to an increase in crime in this Howcast video.

Learn how city officials such as mayors, city council members, and department heads get their roles. This content explains how elections work at the city level, the roles of volunteers and hired officials, and how voters impact city...

Learn about the council-manager form of city government, where the city council holds legislative and executive powers while a hired city manager handles daily operations. Discover how this system works in cities like Phoenix, Arizona,...

Explore the mayor-council form of city government, where power is divided between an elected mayor and a city council. Learn about the role of a strong mayor, how the city council passes laws (ordinances), and the checks and balances...

Dr. Forrester talks about the responsibilities of the local and state governments and explains the similarities in the way they operate.

Dr. Forrester talks about her experiences as a member of her community’s city council. She then explains the roles of city council and the mayor.

Dr. Forrester talks about the responsibilities of the federal government and explains that one of these responsibilities is overseeing the United States military. She describes the value of our military and its development.

Portsmouth City Council has implemented an Intelligent Transport System to alleviate traffic congestion and encourage sustainable transportation options. Buses are equipped with technology to provide real-time location updates to...

This video recounts the early life of Frederick Douglass, born a slave in Maryland in 1818. It highlights his challenging childhood, separation from his mother, and harsh experiences under slavery. The narrative connects his life story...

What were the 1863 NYC Draft Riots? In this video lecture, we will look at the historical context which led to these Civil War era riots, the riots themselves and the important effects.

Biology can be pretty dry. You’re stuck in a classroom studying a textbook full of boring definitions and complicated diagrams... That’s why we’re going on a field trip with Sally! She’s visiting a floating city in the Pacific Ocean –...

The city council of Lake Nona has announced its plans to build the world’s first “flying car” taxi hub by 2025

Last week there was some pretty controversial news about the state of Liverpool City Council but things only got more controversial as the Conservative government announced what they were planning to do. In this video, we explain what's...

Last week, the Las Vegas City Council voted to approve the Boring Company’s plan for a citywide Loop system. <br/>

Let’s fly to Eukarytopia, the home of the eukaryotes! You can learn all about plants in the Garden of Babylon! This lesson will begin our series on eukaryotic cells. We’ll look at the structure of plant cells, focusing on components...

Sally’s never-ending field trip continues. This time, they’re exploring the bustling city of Zoo York. Perhaps she’ll travel for the rest of year 11, only returning home for a hot meal and special occasions. This lesson will examine the...

Biology can be pretty dry. You’re stuck in a classroom studying a textbook full of boring definitions and complicated diagrams... That’s why we’re going on a field trip with Sally! She’s visiting a floating city in the Pacific Ocean –...

How do elections actually work?

Let’s fly to Eukarytopia, the home of the eukaryotes! You can learn all about plants in the Garden of Babylon! This lesson will begin our series on eukaryotic cells. We’ll look at the structure of plant cells, focusing on components...