Curated Video
Protecting personal data
Pupil outcome: I can explain why online services collect data about users and the potential risks associated with it. Key learning points: - Online services often collect data about the people that use them. - Data collected by online...
Curated Video
Why do we need laws and where do they come from?
Pupil outcome: I can explain why laws are needed and also where our laws come from. Key learning points: - Laws ensure justice, fairness, safety and clarity, protecting rights and providing rules for society. - Legislature creates laws...
Makematic
The Civil Rights Act of 1875
The Civil Rights Act of 1875 aimed to protect the rights of African Americans, but was struck down in 1883, paving the way for racial segregation across the South.
The Business Professor
Whistleblower
Whistleblowers perform an important service for the public and the Department of Justice (DOJ) when they report evidence of wrongdoing. All DOJ employees, contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, and personal services...
Professor Dave Explains
Political Philosophy Part 2: Wollstonecraft, Bentham, Mill, and Marx
We just got an introduction to modern political philosophy, so let's continue by looking at some additional important figures approaching the contemporary era. These are Mary Wollstonecraft, Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, and Karl...
Curated Video
Procurement Management 101 - A Comprehensive Primer
At some point on a large project, you need someone else to provide the goods or services that will supplement your team’s capabilities and resources. How do you ensure you get what you need, and you get good value? The answer is...
Curated Video
Berlin: History, Landmarks, and Iconic Buildings
From Historic Roots to Urban Modernity in Berlin, Germany:"Then we will travel from one of the oldest cities in the world to a beacon of urban modernity; Berlin, a city that sets the pace and is rich in culture. We will meet some of the...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Tobacco Control - a public health priority
Tobacco control remains a pivotal public health issue in the 21st century. Each year, millions of preventable deaths worldwide are attributed to tobacco use, a habit that significantly increases the risk of a multitude of diseases, from...
Wonderscape
Filibusters: Stalling Tactics in the Senate
This video explains the concept of filibusters in the United States Senate. It covers how senators use filibustering to delay or block bills, the historical background of the tactic, and the role of cloture in ending debates. Learn about...
Wonderscape
The End of the Great Depression and the Impact of FDR’s New Deal
This video outlines how FDR's New Deal programs helped stabilize the US economy during the Great Depression. It also discusses the United States' entry into World War II and how the increased demand for workers contributed to the...
Wonderscape
The Prohibition Era: Understanding the Eighteenth Amendment
Explore the history and impact of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, known as the Prohibition Amendment, which prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors. Learn about the...
Curated Video
Who was Daniel Webster?
Lawyer, orator and politician, Daniel Webster was one of the United States’ most famous and accomplished people in the 19th century. But what made him so special and how did he help change America?
Curated Video
How is CSR Reflected in Legislation and Standards?
Many businesses are embracing Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR. There are many reasons for this, motivated by philanthropic and self-serving interests. But what standards do legislators hold these companies to? And what independent...
Curated Video
CSR: Who are an Organization's Stakeholders?
A stakeholder is anyone who has any interest in what you are doing. They can be an individual or a group. So, in the context of Corporate Social Responsibility, who are the stakeholders who have an interest in what the organization is...
One Minute History
180 - Voting Rights Act - One Minute History
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that aimed to combat racial discrimination in voting. This historic law sought to dismantle barriers that had long prevented minority groups from...
Curated Video
Social Security
When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?
Curated Video
Shirley Chisholm: Confronting the Political Machine
As the first Black woman elected to Congress, Shirley Chisholm made history in her lifelong struggle to empower minorities and change the United States.
Curated Video
Department of Homeland Security
Established in 2002, the Department of Homeland Security might be the youngest of all the federal government’s departments, but its work to safeguard “the American people, our homeland, and our values” couldn't be more important.
Curated Video
Congressional Investigations
Congressional Investigations have uncovered some serious wrongdoing over the past 200 years. But where does Congress get the power to conduct investigations and how has it used that power throughout U.S. history?
The Business Professor
Whistleblower
Whistleblowers perform an important service for the public and the Department of Justice (DOJ) when they report evidence of wrongdoing. All DOJ employees, contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, and personal services...
Curated Video
Duties of the Legislative Branch
Duties of the Legislative Branch discusses the structure and responsibilities of the legislative branch of government.
Curated Video
Who was Daniel Webster?
Lawyer, orator and politician, Daniel Webster was one of the United States’ most famous and accomplished people in the 19th century. But what made him so special and how did he help change America?
One Minute History
122 The Filibuster- One Minute History
The Senate tradition of the filibuster is a political action that allows lawmakers to prolong debate over a proposed piece of legislation. The goal of the filibuster is to delay or prevent a vote on the proposal. Senators can speak for...
Vlogbrothers
Hackers, Cyber crime, and a New Kind of War.
In which Hank talks briefly about the fundamental shift in espionage, warfare, crime, and activism that may re-define our age. Hackers have been mounting increasingly sophisticated attacks. Billions of dollars have been stolen, and even...