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Healthcare Triage
Republicans Didn't Quite Repeal Obamacare...Yet
Last week, Republicans in the Senate didn't quite manage to repeal and/or replace the Affordable Care Act. So, why exactly can't Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, and Donald Trump get Obamacare repealed. For one thing, Susan Collins and Lisa...
Healthcare Triage
Congress is Back, and Healthcare Should Be on the To-do List
Congress is back in session, and it has a full month ahead. They have to deal with hurricanes, raise the debt limit, fund the government, keep us out of war, AND they want to talk about cutting taxes, too. With all this going on, it's...
Healthcare Triage
The Senate's BCRA Bill: High Premiums, Huge Deductibles, AND Massive Medicaid Cuts
Republicans in Congress continue their attempts to repeal and replace Obamacare, but the bill is moving through the Senate more slowly than Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell would like. This week, Aaron tells you all about the Better Care...
Healthcare Triage
Republicans' Many Plans to Replace Obamacare
What policy changes would be minimally necessary for Republicans to claim that they've succeeded in "replacing" Obamacare? Health wonk and Incidental Economist Editor Adrianna McIntyre asked what would be seen as sufficient to rebrand...
Makematic
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed the first direct British tax on American colonists, igniting widespread protest and setting the stage for rebellion.
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...
Hip Hughes History
Killing ObamaCare: Explaining King vs Burwell
An overview of the current lawsuit being examined by the Supreme Court which could theoretically kill Obamacare.
Curated Video
Ireland: divided by abortion
Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban.
Healthcare Triage
Medicaid for Children Leads to Better Outcomes Later in Life
The recent election has caused many to question whether significant changes are about to happen to Medicaid. Repeal of the Affordable Care Act would, of course, lead to the elimination of the Medicaid expansion, which could result in...
Healthcare Triage
Election Results Impact the ACA, Medicaid Expansion, and Marijuana
Yesterday's election results have a lot of impact on health care in the United States. The new Democratic House of Representatives and the ACA, expansion of Medicaid in red states, and medical and recreational marijuana are all affected...
Hip Hughes History
The "National" Drinking Age Explained
Should the US Lower it's drinking age? Why is the drinking age 21? Explore the history of the drinking age in US History. Perfect for APGOV students, lifelong learners and the cray cray on the internet.
Healthcare Triage
Congress is Back, and Healthcare Should Be on the To-do List
Congress is back in session, and it has a full month ahead. They have to deal with hurricanes, raise the debt limit, fund the government, keep us out of war, AND they want to talk about cutting taxes, too. With all this going on, it's...
The Economist
Ireland: divided by abortion
Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban.
Healthcare Triage
The Trump Administration Has Many Options to Undermine Obamacare
While the Senate and the House haven't been very effective in passing repeal of Obamacare, the ACA's provisions are still at risk. There's a lot that Donald Trump's administration can do (or not do) to undermine Obamacare's provisions...
Healthcare Triage
The Senate's BCRA Bill: High Premiums, Huge Deductibles, AND Massive Medicaid Cuts
Republicans in Congress continue their attempts to repeal and replace Obamacare, but the bill is moving through the Senate more slowly than Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell would like. This week, Aaron tells you all about the Better Care...
Healthcare Triage
Republican Plans for The Affordable Care Act
After campaigning for years on a plan of "repeal and replace Obamacare," Republicans finally have the means within their grasp to make much of that possible. They control the presidency, the House, and the Senate. The filibuster still...
Healthcare Triage
Republicans Didn't Quite Repeal Obamacare...Yet
Last week, Republicans in the Senate didn't quite manage to repeal and/or replace the Affordable Care Act. So, why exactly can't Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, and Donald Trump get Obamacare repealed. For one thing, Susan Collins and Lisa...
Healthcare Triage
Senate Republicans Longshot Repeal and Replace Bill
Senate Republicans are going to give it one more try on repealing and replacing Obamacare. This week, Senators Bill Cassidy (LA) and Lindsey Graham (SC) plan to bring forward a bill to repeal and replace the Afffordable Care Act. It's...
TLDR News
Conservative’s 2017 Manifesto Explained in 5 Minutes
The Conservative's 2017 Manifesto is very long, and most people don't bother reading it. So I'll sum it all up really quick, then you won't need to read it.
Healthcare Triage
There Still Hasn't Been a Vote on the BCRA
Last week we talked about the Senate's bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, and whether Mitch McConnell would be able to get it passed and on to President Trump's desk. So far, no dice. Several senators have defected from the effort,...
Professor Dave Explains
President Clinton
Professor Dave explores the career and legacy of President Bill Clinton
Healthcare Triage
Let's Talk Cassidy-Graham.
We had a whole other video planned for today but we have to talk about the Cassidy-Graham bill, which is getting closer to passing despite our predictions last week.
Cerebellum
The World War One Years 1917-1920 - The 18th Amendment - Volstead Act (1919)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, the documents...
TLDR News
Texas’ Republican Platform Explained - TLDR News
Over the weekend, the Republican Party in Texas finalised its official party platform. The platform was extreme, with clauses on everything from election integrity, homosexuality, and even Texan secession, which they want a referendum on...