Instructional Video16:31
TED Talks

Paul A. Kramer: Our immigration conversation is broken -- here's how to have a better one

12th - Higher Ed
How did the US immigration debate get to be so divisive? In this informative talk, historian and writer Paul A. Kramer shows how an "insider vs. outsider" framing has come to dominate the way people in the US talk about immigration --...
Instructional Video1:40
Makematic

Labor Day

K - 8th
Have you ever wondered who built all the buildings, roads, and bridges? They were all built by people - we call them workers. Once a year, we celebrate these workers on Labor Day.
Instructional Video2:09
Curated Video

Department of Commerce

9th - Higher Ed
The Department of Commerce is one of the largest, most powerful of U.S. government agencies. Its mission? To “create the conditions for economic growth and opportunities for all communities.”
Instructional Video9:21
PBS

History of Socialism in America

12th - Higher Ed
"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time. With Democratic Socialism gaining more and more popularity, Danielle takes a look back at the long history of Socialism in America. From the...
Instructional Video2:40
Curated Video

Dorothy Bolden: Unionizing Domestic Workers

9th - Higher Ed
Civil rights activist Dorothy Bolden made it her mission to empower America’s working class. Her activism empowered domestic workers across the nation – and created noticeable change in the workplace for thousands of Black women.
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Emma Goldman: Radical Activist

9th - Higher Ed
Anarchist Emma Goldman, once named the most dangerous woman in America by the FBI, left behind a complicated legacy. But who was this young radical and what did she believe in?
Instructional Video9:27
Hip Hughes History

The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video7:56
Hip Hughes History

Right to Work Laws: Lions, Tigers and Unions. Oh My!

6th - 12th
With Michigan soon to become the 25th state to adopt "Right to Work" laws it about time you understood them. My Johnny Cash Teacher attempt to Walk the Line and do some explain'
Instructional Video10:49
TLDR News

What is May's Plan B for Brexit? - Brexit Explained

12th - Higher Ed
This week May announced her new Brexit plan, her plan B. People have been eagerly awaiting May's new plan to see how she will respond to her votes failure last week. May's deal is ultimately fairly unchanged but there are some shifts to...
Instructional Video4:12
Jabzy

Prohibition in Norway - Stuff That I Find Interesting

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Prohibition in Norway
Instructional Video13:36
TLDR News

Corbyn’s Reaction to May’s Brexit Update - Brexit Explained

12th - Higher Ed
After May’s statement to Parliament, leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn had the opportunity to respond and address some of his concerns.
Instructional Video8:33
TLDR News

May's New Brexit Deal Explained - Brexit Explained

12th - Higher Ed
On Tuesday, after a very long cabinet meeting, May announced some changes to her Brexit deal. These 10 changes are designed to make the deal more acceptable to both sides of the aisle, and she's hoping it will be enough to get the deal...
Instructional Video1:52
Curated Video

The Harlan County Coal Wars

9th - Higher Ed
Harlan County coal miners in the 1930s went on a labour strike protesting about the conditions. Coal companies and the local police forces put them under. It broke out into civil unrest and Unions were established.
Instructional Video9:40
PBS

How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Get a Holiday?

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know Martin Luther King Jr Day wasn't celebrated in all 50 states until 2000? And that in order to create the holiday honoring the civil rights leader we needed help from Stevie Wonder and the National Football League. Why was...
Instructional Video2:26
Cerebellum

Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - The Birth Of The Populist Party

9th - 12th
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
News Clip30:06
Press Association

Labour launch local election campaign in Derbyshire - full

Higher Ed
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speak at the launch of the Labour Party local election campaign at a distribution centre for Peak Pharmacy, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
News Clip14:00
Press Association

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson addresses TUC conference - Q&A section

Higher Ed
Q&A section of Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's address to the TUC conference in Brighton on Tuesday.
News Clip8:05
Curated Video

Is Amazon a dangerous place to work? | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley

9th - Higher Ed
A new investigation by Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that Amazon’s warehouses were rated as one of the most dangerous places to work in America. Amazon did not respond to our request for a comment, but told Fox...
News Clip1:59
Curated Video

Liberals table back-to-work bill for Canada Post carriers

9th - Higher Ed
The union which represents mail carriers is furious, accusing the government of violating workers' rights and promises to fight the legislation in court.
News Clip1:47
Curated Video

#MeToo One Year Later: How Time's Up's Message Still Resonates

9th - Higher Ed
Sharyn Tejani, director of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund, which represents victims of sexual harassment, said the effort in the year since Harvey Weinstein's accusers came forward is unprecedented. "If you had told me at any point in...
News Clip2:37
Curated Video

Head of teachers’ union ‘pleased’ after Ontario Appeal Court rules Bill 124 unconstitutional

9th - Higher Ed
Ontario’s Appeal Court ruled Monday that Premier Doug Ford’s law, which imposed wage restraint on public sector workers, violated their collective bargaining rights and is unconstitutional. CBC Toronto’s Dwight Drummond spoke with Karen...
News Clip0:31
Curated Video

Labor Groups Accuse Apple Execs Of Worker Violations

9th - Higher Ed
Labor officials are accusing Apple executives of rules intended to coerce employees, according to Bloomberg.
News Clip1:05
Curated Video

Starbucks Workers in Buffalo, NY, Vote to Unionize

9th - Higher Ed
Employees at a Buffalo, NY, area Starbucks voted to establish a union due to ongoing staffing issues, demands for higher pay, and complaints about non-functioning equipment. The development could clear the path for other locations across...
News Clip7:25
Curated Video

Amazon Investors Call for Independent Employee Safety Audit After Illinois Tornado

9th - Higher Ed
A group of shareholders is demanding Amazon run an independent audit to assess how the company treats its employees. Mary Beth Gallagher, the director of engagement at Domini Impact Investments, the group that filed the resolution, told...