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Miranda v. Arizona: What are your Miranda Rights?
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” Miranda rights are an essential part of any lawful arrest, thanks to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that changed the...
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In re Gault: Juvenile Rights
In re Gault was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that ensured juveniles accused of a crime would receive the same Fourteenth Amendment rights as adults. It all stemmed from a teenager making a prank call.
Great Big Story
Jay Leiderman, The Lawyer Defending Anonymous
Meet Jay Leiderman, the lawyer who represents cyber activists like Anonymous, fighting outdated digital laws and advocating for change.
Curated Video
A Difficult Decision
Mr. Griot reviews a nonfiction story about John Adams and the Boston Massacre and discusses the characteristics of a nonfiction story.
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From Prisoner to President: The Legacy of Nelson Mandela
This video provides a brief overview of Nelson Mandela's life, from his childhood in a rural village to his pivotal role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. It highlights his journey from being imprisoned for 27 years to...
Great Big Story
Jarrett Adams: From Wrongful Conviction to Legal Advocate
Discover Jarrett Adams' inspiring journey from exoneree to attorney, fighting for justice within the Innocence Project.
Wonderscape
Rosa Parks: From Trial to Triumph in Civil Rights
This video outlines Rosa Parks' journey following her arrest, from the trial to her role in ending bus segregation. It details the strategic legal approach to appeal her case, her active participation in civil rights meetings, and the...
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The REAL Female Pirate Of The Caribbean | Anne Bonny | Pirate Queens Of The Sea
We're all familiar with the idea of a female pirate in fiction, such as Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean, who were the REAL female pirates in the Golden Age of Piracy? Anne Bonny would become one of the most notorious pirates...
Weatherthings
Forensic Meteorologists
Forensic meteorologists study weather, but instead of predicting weather, they focus on weather in the past. They are like weather history detectives who use weather data and information to try to figure out what the weather conditions...
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Immoderation: Huey Long
Huey Long's rise from rural Louisiana to U.S. Senator was marked by immoderation, as promises turned to power grabs and corruption, ultimately leading to his downfall.
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Injustice: Roger Taney
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Roger Taney's unjust majority opinion in Dred Scott v. Sandford shockingly declared Black individuals weren't citizens, solidifying slavery's grip and pushing the nation closer to Civil War.
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Hubris: Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr's ambition led him from political prominence to infamy. Fueled by hubris, he dueled Hamilton and plotted treason, showcasing the perils of unchecked pride.
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Charles Curtis: Native American Vice President, Untold
In 1929, Charles Curtis – a member of the Kaw Nation – made history by becoming the first Vice President of color in the U.S. Yet he left behind a complicated legacy that some claim had a lasting negative impact on Native Americans.
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Bella Abzug: Pioneering Feminist Icon
At a time when the U.S. House of Representatives was dominated by men, pioneering feminist Bella Abzug became a law-making force to be reckoned with.
The Business Professor
Barratry
Barratry is a legal term that, at common law, described a criminal offense committed by people who are overly officious in instigating or encouraging prosecution of groundless litigation, or who bring repeated or persistent acts of...
All Ears English
1876 - Have a Can Do Attitude in Business English
Do you have a can-do attitude about learning English? Today we share how native English speakers use 'can do' and 'will do' and dive into what it means to have a can-do attitude! Is it cultural? Find out today.
Mr. Beat
Why You Get a Lawyer If You Can't Afford One | Gideon v. Wainwright
In episode 9 of Supreme Court Briefs, a man can't afford a lawyer, struggles to defend himself in court, gets convicted of a crime he didn't commit, writes a letter, and everything turns out all groovy.
Mr. Beat
Where Do Your Miranda Rights Come From? | Miranda v. Arizona
In episode 6 of Supreme Court Briefs, you have the right to remain silent. Mr. Beat looks at the origins of the Miranda rights. I'll give you a hint- they are named after a guy named Miranda.
Mr. Beat
Do Students Have Free Speech in School? | Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District
In episode 29 of Supreme Court Briefs, students protest the Vietnam War by wearing armbands to school. After some of them get suspended for doing so, the families sue the school district, arguing the students' First Amendment rights were...
PBS
How Divorce Can Affect Your Finances!
Not gonna lie: divorce isn't pretty. But sometimes, it's the right call. But whether or not it's in your future, we should all know what happens to a couple's finances if the day comes.
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Reading Authorship
Ben Nelson (Minerva) recounts one of his formative educational experiences at the University of Pennsylvania that helped inspire him to later create a new top-tier university.
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Great Expectations Part III: Tragedy and Transformation
A video overview of part II of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. Using excerpts from the 1946 version of the movie, this video summarizes the ending of the story. Pip discovers that Jaggers knows much more about Magwitch and...
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Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Writing explains the concept of persuasive by citing the characteristics and describing the purpose of persuasive text.
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In re Gault: Juvenile Rights
In re Gault was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that ensured juveniles accused of a crime would receive the same Fourteenth Amendment rights as adults. It all stemmed from a teenager making a prank call.