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What the US Supreme Court leak means for Roe v Wade and abortion rights in America
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...
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Nancy Mace says Democrats boycotting Trump address 'hate our country that much'
Nancy Mace says Democrats boycotting Trump address 'hate our country that much' Source: The Independent
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Lara Trump: 'No one can troll them like he can'
Lara Trump: 'No one can troll them like he can' Reuters
Wonderscape
Abraham Lincoln's Final Years and Lasting Legacy
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...
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Sadhguru answered my questions
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.
Wonderscape
Filibuster Reform: A Debate for Change
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...
Curated Video
Who Founded the Democratic Party?
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?
Curated Video
The Untold Know Nothings
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.
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The Day the River Caught Fire
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.
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Tammany Hall: Controlling New York Politics
It is the historic New York building that is synonymous with greed, crime and corruption, but what is the true story behind Tammany Hall?
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Rule of Law
U.S. Citizens are required to follow the rule of law, a practice that was tested by former president Richard Nixon.
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Hoovervilles: Shantytowns of the Great Depression
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.
PBS
Why Do We Have Political Parties?
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...
Mr. Beat
Why did the American Political Parties Switch?
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?
Curated Video
The Presidential Veto
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?
Curated Video
Vice President
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.
Curated Video
Who Founded the Democratic Party?
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?
John D Ruddy
The Electoral College - John Talks
Let me know what you think of the format of John Talks and suggest other topics to discuss!
John D Ruddy
Watergate - Manny Man Does History
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!
John D Ruddy
Civil Rights in America Part 1 - Manny Man Does History
Explore the history of the African American struggle within the United States.
Hip Hughes History
Manifest Destiny in Ten Minutes
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....
Hip Hughes History
Gerrymandering Explained -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
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.
Hip Hughes History
America's First Gangs; The First Political Parties
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...
Hip Hughes History
Trying to Kill A Bull Moose
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.