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Crash Course
Freedom of the Press: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to finish up our discussion of the First Amendment with freedom of the press. Like an individual's right to free speech, the press has a right, and arguably responsibility, to tell the public what the government is...
TED Talks
TED: How free is our freedom of the press? | Trevor Timm
In the uS, the press has a right to publish secret information the public needs to know, protected by the First Amendment. Government surveillance has made it increasingly more dangerous for whistleblowers, the source of virtually every...
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: Freedom of the Press
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 6. This clip examines the guarantee of Freedom of the Press in the Bill of Rights as well as the legal limitations placed on this right.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Samantha Barbas - Actual Malice: Civil Rights and Freedom of the Press in New York Times v Sullivan
Samantha Barbas, a professor of law at the University of Iowa, discusses her book Actual Malice: Civil Rights and Freedom of the Press in New York Times v. Sullivan. The book explores the landmark 1964 Supreme Court case, which arose...
Curated Video
Ethel Payne: First Lady of the Black Press
As the First Lady of the Black Press, Ethel Payne wielded her first amendment right to ask the tough questions and hold those in power to account.
Wonderscape
The Bill of Rights and the First Amendment Explained
Explore the significance of the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment in American history. Understand why these amendments were necessary for protecting individual freedoms and limiting government power. Learn about the rights...
Curated Video
Civic Engagement: Power to the People
Democracy was born when the Athenian government transitioned from the “rule of a few” to the “rule of many”, around 3,000 years ago.
Crash Course
Media Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today we wrap up our discussion of the media by talking about how the government interacts with and influences the content we see. Now it may be easy to assume that because we live in a free-market capitalist society, the only real...
Hip Hughes History
The NY Times Co. vs the United States of America Explained: US History Review
A win for freedom of the press and a huge loss for governmental secrecy, check out the basics of this landmark Supreme Court decision.
Curated Video
The First Amendment
A video entitled "The First Amendment" that discusses the rights that are protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The Business Professor
The 1st Amendment of the US Constitution - Explained
This Video Explains The 1st Amendment of the US Constitution - Explained
Curated Video
The Pentagon Papers: Explained
The Pentagon Papers revealed how the U.S. government had lied to the public about its involvement in the Vietnam War. Leaked by the New York Times, this opened the door for future whistleblowers to expose the truth.
Reading Through History
The Supreme Court: Must Have Product for US History and US Government Teachers
Curated Video
Discussing a section of 'The Borrowers' (part 2)
Pupil outcome: I can read and discuss a section of the build-up in 'The Borrowers'. Key learning points: - In this section of the build-up, Arrietty explores the outside world and enjoys freedom and nature. - The atmosphere shifts when...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nadine Strossen - Freedom of Speech
Nadine Strossen, senior fellow with FIRE and emerita professor of constitutional law at New York Law School, as well as former president of the ACLU, has dedicated her life to defending civil liberties and human rights. In recent years,...
After Skool
Why Is FREE SPEECH Important?
A free society depends on exchanging new ideas, regardless of their potential capability of offending someone. Without the open exchange of ideas , our current understanding of the world would be unrecognizable and entirely false....
Hip Hughes History
The Zenger Trial Explained
An overview of the relationship and history between the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson and his 14 year old slave, Sally Hemings.
Espresso Media
Controlling the Narrative: Mugabe's Tactics for Maintaining Power
This video explains how Mugabe neutralized the Nknomo threat, becomes president and tries to neutralize his people and control the media. He stopped freedom of speech and freedom of movement to maintain his ultimate...
Hip Hughes History
The First Amendment Explained
Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment One. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.
Crash Course
Revolutions of 1848: Crash Course European History
In 1848, Europe experienced a wave of revolutions. Last week we covered some of the reform movements that presaged these uprisings. This week, we're learning about what the people wanted from the revolutions, who was involved, and how...
Curated Video
What is the role of the media internationally?
Pupil outcome: I can explain how the UK media is able to inform about international issues and the role that journalists play within this. Key learning points: - The ability to find out about international issues is key part of...
Big Think
Why the First Amendment is America in a nutshell | Monica Duffy Toft
The ability to say whatever we want about whomever we want is a big deal, which is why free speech is the cornerstone of American democracy. But what if that free speech incites hate or violence? Bring it on, says Monica Duffy Toft,...