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Does Scotland Want to Leave the United Kingdom After Brexit? - TLDR News.
In this video we discuss the case for Scottish independence in the 2019 General Election. We asked our viewers what they thought about the issue and spoke to a Scottish Labour candidate to learn more about the issues facing Scotland.
Mediacorp
The Role of Fake News in Indonesia's Elections
This video highlights the growing importance of social media in political campaigns, specifically in the context of Indonesia's upcoming elections. The video also explores the challenges and opportunities that come with this digital...
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Hundreds of Thousands of Dead Voters Casting Ballots? Are Dead People Really Voting? - TLDR News
Following the election, and even a bit before it, there's been a lot of talk about voter fraud. One of the top accusations though is that dead people have been voting in the election. In this video we take a look at the idea of dead...
Mazz Media
Citizen's Rule: How We Elect A President
What does it take to become President of the United States? What is the Electoral College? The program takes kids through the entire election process. Through colorful graphics, lively animation and live-action footage, the entire...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Corey Brettschneider - The Oath and The Office A Guide to the Constitution for Future Presidents
Corey Brettschneider, is a Professor of Political Science at Brown University, where he teaches courses in political theory and public law. He is also Professor, by courtesy, of Philosophy. He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Does migration threaten our democracy?
The nation, the tribe, the union, are all sources of strength. But they are also a means to entrench advantage and exclude others. Are borders and boundaries really about privilege? Should we strengthen them so we have greater power and...
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Three Arguments in Favour of Scottish Independence - TLDR News
It seems possible that the SNP and Scottish Greens are about to form a pro-independence alliance, so we thought we'd run through the arguments in favour of a Scottish exit. So in this video we discuss three major arguments used by those...
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Britain's Weird, Small Political Parties Explained - TLDR News
As Britain heads into election season (if you didn't know a bunch of elections are taking place on May 6th) we thought we should take a look at the parties which don't normally attract attention. So in this video, we look at Britain's...
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Kanye is Running for President How It Impacts Trump, Biden & 2020 - TLDR News
When we thought that 2020 had enough twists and turns already, another major announcement comes regarding the Presidential Election, with Kanye West announcing his intention to run. In this video, we discuss how credible this is, the...
60 Second Histories
Emmeline Pankhurst; becoming a suffragist
Emmeline Pankhurst introduces herself, her early life and some of the events that led her to be come a suffragette.
Institute of Art and Ideas
Can the electorate be trusted?
We believe democracy leads to a fairer world. Yet almost all governments claim to be democratic including China, Russia and Syria. And 50 years after the abolition of hanging, UK polls still show a majority in favour. Is democracy...
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Will Johnson Win Big? Today's Local Elections Explained - TLDR News
Today (a lot of) Brits go to vote with all kinds of elections happening across the country. Some of the most important elections happening are the local elections in England where new local councillors will be selected. So in this video...
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Will Labour Increase Tax by £2,400 to Cover £1.2 Trillion of Spending? - TLDR News
In recent days the Conservative party have begun to claim that Labour's spending plans would cost the UK £1.2 Trillion and the average taxpayer £2,400 a year. In this video we dive into those claims, look at the data behind them and...
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What is May's Plan B for Brexit? - Brexit Explained
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...
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What Happens Next in the Democratic Primaries - TLDR Explains
The Democratic Primary is ramping out, and with voting imminent, we wanted to summarise what's happened so far and discuss what's going to happen next. We tell you about the top candidates (Biden, Sanders, Warren and Buttigieg), the...
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How Can You Vote in the General Election?
With application deadlines approaching at the end of the month, we give you a quick summary of how you can register to vote in the UK general election. Please share this video with friends and family who you think might want to know how...
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Johnson Planning Voter Suppression? The Queen's Speech Explained - TLDR News
Yesterday, to mark the re-opening of parliament, the Queen announced the Johnson government's plans for the year ahead. One of the most controversial elements of the speech related to alleged voter suppression through new voter ID rules....
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1792
The second episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. George Washington decided not to retire, yet political division was already...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1892 Explained
An overview of the epic battle for the White House between Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland. Seriously, Perfect for #APGOV and #APUSH kids, lost college students, lifelong learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1824
The tenth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1824, it's a four-way race that does not have a majority winner in the...
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Parliament Votes to Block Child Refugees in Brexit Deal - Brexit Explained
Yesterday MPs voted on a series of amendments to the Withdrawal Agreement Bill - the agreement which sets out the parameters for the UK leaving the EU. One provision the government recently removed was a policy which would give some...
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Withdrawal Agreement Approved by the European Parliament - Brexit Explained
Yesterday the European Parliament voted to officially approve the Withdrawal Agreement. This means that the UK can officially leave the EU tomorrow (January 31) and progress with the Brexit process. However, it's worth looking closer at...
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What if There's No Winner? What if Trump Doesn't Leave? President Pelosi? - State of the Election
There's a lot going on at the moment. One of the many worries is that the 2020 election won't produce a clear result and will end up in chaos. Democrats are worried Trump might not hand over the office peacefully; Republicans are...
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How Does the Electoral College Work? What Will Happen in 2020 & What if There's a Tie? - TLDR News
The Electoral College is a complicated beast and is the grouping who truly elect the US President and Vice President. Due to its important function, we thought it would be useful to explain how it works, especially because things might...