Instructional Video2:32
Curated Video

What the US Supreme Court leak means for Roe v Wade and abortion rights in America

9th - Higher Ed
An initial draft majority opinion, leaked by Politico, suggests a ruling that overturns the 1973 Roe v Wade decision, is likely to take happen and fundamentally alter abortion rights for women in the USA.The 2018 Mississippi state law...
Instructional Video1:01
Curated Video

Nancy Mace says Democrats boycotting Trump address 'hate our country that much'

9th - Higher Ed
Nancy Mace says Democrats boycotting Trump address 'hate our country that much' Source: The Independent
Instructional Video0:44
Curated Video

Lara Trump: 'No one can troll them like he can'

9th - Higher Ed
Lara Trump: 'No one can troll them like he can' Reuters
Instructional Video6:14
Wonderscape

Abraham Lincoln's Final Years and Lasting Legacy

K - 5th
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, led the nation through its most divided era, the Civil War, and took a firm stand against slavery. His issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation and leadership in preserving the Union solidified his...
Instructional Video20:52
Curated Video

Sadhguru answered my questions

12th - Higher Ed
This is the full uncut interview between Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru. This interview was conducted to use parts of in the video.
Instructional Video4:27
Wonderscape

Filibuster Reform: A Debate for Change

K - 5th
This video discusses the ongoing debate over filibuster reform in the U.S. Senate. It explores how filibusters can block significant legislation, the concept of the Nuclear Option, and the challenges of bipartisan unity. Learn how the...
Instructional Video2:36
Curated Video

Who Founded the Democratic Party?

9th - Higher Ed
It’s the oldest political party in the United States, but how was the Democratic Party formed and what contributions has it made to U.S. society since?
Instructional Video2:23
Curated Video

The Untold Know Nothings

9th - Higher Ed
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
Instructional Video2:22
Curated Video

The Day the River Caught Fire

9th - Higher Ed
When Time magazine published details of a river fire in downtown Cleveland in 1969, the outcry was so loud and widespread, the U.S. government was forced into action.
Instructional Video2:21
Curated Video

Tammany Hall: Controlling New York Politics

9th - Higher Ed
It is the historic New York building that is synonymous with greed, crime and corruption, but what is the true story behind Tammany Hall?
Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

Rule of Law

9th - Higher Ed
U.S. Citizens are required to follow the rule of law, a practice that was tested by former president Richard Nixon.
Instructional Video2:04
Curated Video

Hoovervilles: Shantytowns of the Great Depression

9th - Higher Ed
As the Great Depression worsened in the 1930s, thousands of Americans lost their jobs and eventually their homes. Shantytowns dubbed “Hoovervilles” named after unsympathetic President Herbert Hoover, spread across the U.S.
Instructional Video11:11
PBS

Why Do We Have Political Parties?

12th - Higher Ed
John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to. Despite numerous warnings, here we are on the cusp of the 2020 election with two major parties locked in a perpetual struggle for power. Today Danielle looks at the emergence of...
Instructional Video22:22
Mr. Beat

Why did the American Political Parties Switch?

6th - 12th
Mr. Beat finally tackles the complicated story of the Southern Strategy and the Party Switch...aka The Big Switch...aka The Big Lie. Wait, the Big Lie? Some people think it's made up? Really?
Instructional Video2:17
Curated Video

The Presidential Veto

9th - Higher Ed
One of the most powerful tools the President of the United States has is the veto - but what is it and how has it evolved over time?
Instructional Video2:30
Curated Video

Vice President

9th - Higher Ed
When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.
Instructional Video2:36
Curated Video

Who Founded the Democratic Party?

9th - Higher Ed
It’s the oldest political party in the United States, but how was the Democratic Party formed and what contributions has it made to U.S. society since?
Instructional Video16:56
John D Ruddy

The Electoral College - John Talks

12th - Higher Ed
Let me know what you think of the format of John Talks and suggest other topics to discuss!
Instructional Video17:37
John D Ruddy

Watergate - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Find out more about the failed break-in which lead to the downfall of President Richard Nixon, and also gave lazy journalists a quick way of naming scandals!
Instructional Video9:02
John D Ruddy

Civil Rights in America Part 1 - Manny Man Does History

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the history of the African American struggle within the United States.
Instructional Video9:28
Hip Hughes History

Manifest Destiny in Ten Minutes

6th - 12th
With many misguided comments, please know this is a lecture designed to help kids pass tests, the curriculum is set by NY state. I do not choose to bash Europeans, nor ignore ugly truths. This is a short theme based lecture on U.S....
Instructional Video3:25
Hip Hughes History

Gerrymandering Explained -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

6th - 12th
A very short explicit definition of the political term "gerrymandering". Helpful for students in AP Government, an intro to political science course or just random peeople on the internet who through synchronicity landed here.
Instructional Video6:50
Hip Hughes History

America's First Gangs; The First Political Parties

6th - 12th
A one day project after some direct instruction, where students enacted Federalists and Democratic Republicans to get across key concepts for the 11th grade US History curriculum. This project is called a DV Quilt, the genre and...
Instructional Video7:14
Hip Hughes History

Trying to Kill A Bull Moose

6th - 12th
One of the more amazing stories in American History, learn about how former President Teddy Roosevelt was shot in the chest, only than to proceed to give a 90 minute political speech.