CNN
Cnn: All Politics: 1960 Presidential Debates
A summary of the key points of the four debates between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in their race for President in 1960.
Other
Place Publique (French)
A web magazine for all citizens of the world, Place Publique wants to recreate the traditional French "place du village" on the web for discussions and debates.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 5: A New Order
This extensive learning module examines the impact of the Gilded Age upon new cultural and intellectual movements, expansion of foreign trade, and political debates over economic and social policies, as well as the impact of the rise of...
Other
Annenberg Foundation: Fact check.org
This nonpartisan and nonprofit organization monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by United States politicians. In an effort to reduce the level of deception and confusion in US politics, the site reviews statements made in...
Emory University
Emory the Human Costs of Exiting and Revising Trade and Investment Agreements
Helpful presentation of information to explain the theories, issues, and debate as to why so many people are opposed to globalization. Helpful resource in understanding anti-globalization arguments.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Election Collection: Election Central 2016
This is a collection of classroom resources to engage students during the 2016 Presidential elections. These include links to news, debates in the classroom, the election process, lesson plans, historical presidential speeches, etc.
University of Chicago
The Founders' Constitution
The University of Chicago provides thousands of primary source documents concerning the diverse contents of the Constitution. Documents underlying the proposed Constitution, as well as documents of the time debating the proposed...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: We Are Civil Communicators
When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Life Under Communism in Eastern Europe
Activity based resource on political and economic systems, asks students to explore communism, capitalism, socialism and democracy and formulate informed opinions for discussion and debate. Group and individual work.
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: Cartoons: Fdr and the Supreme Court
Features an archive of editorial cartoons focusing on the debate surrounding FDR'S Court Packing bill and comments on the Supreme Court and the Roosevelt Administration between 1933-36.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Controversial School Voucher Issue
Recently, the concept and use of school vouchers has come to the forefront of political, societal, constitutional, and economical discourse. From Florida's new voucher program to the presidential political debates, school vouchers...
Other
Tiananmen Square, the Gate of Heavenly Peace
A comprehensive site on the massacre at Tiananmen Square that includes a tour of the Square, the underlying themes of political debate in China, a chronology, and additional readings and links. There are also many interesting historical...
US Department of State
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
Provides a look at the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, otherwise known as The McCarran-Walter Act, and the political debate surrounding it.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: From the Unknown to the Informed: A Debate on Abstinence
Define "abstinence," and explore how abstinence can be influenced by politics, religion, economics and cultures. Debate which is a better way to decrease teen pregnancy: teaching abstinence or providing easier access to contraceptives.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress Link: Lesson Plans
The Dirksen Congressional Center provides abundant lesson plans on all aspects of the US Congress and the US Constitution. All lessons contain time frames, objectives, and links to material, and are built around Bloom's taxonomy.
BBC
Bbc News: Should Chavez Lose His Job?
This site from BBC News provides a debate between two commentators on politics in Venezuela whether the current president Hugo Chavez should be recalled. The recall election is scheduled for August 15, 2004. The article is dated Feb. 13,...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: African Unity Activity
Students will be able to discuss and debate current issues for a specific African country, then develop solutions to these issues by participating in a simulation of a meeting of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Memorable Protests by American Athletes
Stars Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King have used their platforms to seek change. Before a preseason game on September 1, 2016, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem to call...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Open Season
This Online NewsHour forum features a law professor and a political scientist debating the value of open primaries in the states.
Curated OER
President Reagan at Podium in Debate
This edition of National Public Radio's exploration of American cultural icons focuses on the evolution of "Spin," the "Deliberate shading of news perception; attempted control of political reaction" that became a part of our vocabulary...
Other
Project Vote Smart: Homepage
Project Vote Smart provides an excellent page of links related to issues which are of interest in American politics.
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: What Caused the Beginning of the Civil War
Discusses what caused the Civil War, including a section on the political parties of the mid 1800's.
Other
The Forum: America First Political Handbill/poster
This site shows a poster for the America First Committee.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Working in a Global Economy
Debating the theories of globalization? Take advantage of the reading recommended here as well as the possibilities for discussion topics.