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Nobel Peace Prize winners demand protection for journalists
Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia warn world needs independent reporting to counter the power of authoritarian governments.
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United States: A two-day virtual Summit for Democracy
The United States is hosting a two-day democracy summit with about 110 countries to discuss the decline of global democracy.
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What life is like in Myanmar today
Amnesty International researcher, Joe Freeman, explains what life is like inside Myanmar today as the military junta cling to power against rising insurgencies across the country.Joe was speaking about Myanmar and Aung San Suu Kyi in The...
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Watch the trailer for Independent TV’s Aung San Suu Kyi documentary
This is the story of Aung San Suu Kyi. Mother to two sons, fate and history conspired to bring her to the forefront of Myanmar's push for democratic freedom, the world rushing to build her up as an icon of democracy.But an impossible...
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China Slams Taiwan President's Visit To The US
China Slams Taiwan President Lai's Visit To U.S..China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has responded to Lai's first overseas trip as President. Watch in to know more.
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45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists sentenced to 4 to 10 years in prison
Hong Kong's High Court has sentenced 45 ex-lawmakers and activists to four to 10 years in prison in the city's biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
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Dal students offer opinions on The U.S. Election and Democracy's Global Fate
Leading up to The Stanfield Conversation at Dalhousie University on Nov. 20, CBC asked current Dalhousie University students to answer a few questions on the topic of The U.S. Election and Democracy's Global Fate.Video & photo: Robert...
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Bush vs. Gore: A long election night without a winner in 2000
Will we know the winner of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on the night of or morning after? That remains to be seen, but as the 2000 race showed, a long, bumpy road to determining the winner is nothing new.
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Tunisians voted for new president to be announced before Wednesday
With his major opponents imprisoned or left off the ballot, Tunisian President Kais Saied faces few obstacles to winning re-election.
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Tunisians vote in presidential election with few opposition candidates
With his major opponents imprisoned or left off the ballot, Tunisian President Kais Saied faces few obstacles to winning re-election on Sunday.
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India Slams Pakistan PM's UN Speech on Kashmir with Strong Rebuttal
In a powerful rebuttal at the UN General Assembly, Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan delivered a scathing response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's speech, which compared the situation in Kashmir to Palestine and called...
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Why a witness in Trump's impeachment trial is now supporting him
Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Donald Trump’s former ambassador to the EU, Gordon Sondland, who testified against Trump during his first impeachment inquiry, about why he’s now supporting Trump.
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Tracking important events and characters in 'Animal Farm'
Pupil outcome: I can track the main events and characters of 'Animal Farm' and link to Orwell’s purpose. Key learning points: - Orwell uses key plot points in the novella to present his themes. - Freytag’s pyramid is a useful tool to...
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Evaluating India's status as a global superpower
Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which India is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower. Key learning points: - India has the fifth largest economy in the world. - India's economy was worth $3.6 trillion...
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Why are select committees important in a democracy?
Pupil outcome: I can explain what a select committee is, why contributing to them is important for democracy, and how to give evidence to one. Key learning points: - Select committees allow citizens to help shape policies and strengthen...
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Considering the presentation of Ralph in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Ralph changes throughout the novel and what he represents. Key learning points: - As elected leader, Ralph represents an early desire for law, order and civility. - Golding uses colour symbolism to...
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What is the difference between democratic and non-democratic government?
Pupil outcome: I can explain what a democratic and non-democratic government is and describe the key differences between them. Key learning points: - Democratic governments have free, fair elections and citizen participation. -...
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What is the role of the media in our democracy?
Pupil outcome: I can explain the role that media has within a democracy. Key learning points: - Media includes mediums of getting information out to the masses on a large scale. - There are different types of media: broadcast (TV, radio)...
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What is false information and what can we do about it?
Pupil outcome: I can explain different types of false information and why it is problematic. Key learning points: - There are different types of false information including misinformation, disinformation and malinformation. - False...
The Daily Conversation
World's Most Equal Countries
This video highlights the top 10 countries that do the best job of preventing extreme wealth from collecting at the top. Countries like Hungary, Belgium, and Japan use government programs, fair wages, and smart tax policies to keep...
The Daily Conversation
The Evolution of World Democracy: an Infographic Time-Lapse
The 200-year history of democracy, told through an animated time-lapsed map showing how government systems have evolved over time.
Bedtime History
The Cold War Explained | Soviet Union
After World War II, the world entered a tense time called the Cold War. In this episode, we’ll learn about the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union as they competed for power, technology, and influence. There were no...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Agustina Paglayan - Raised to Obey: The Rise and Spread of Mass Education
Agustina Paglayan is a political science professor at the University of California, San Diego, specializing in the intersection of politics and education policy. She is the author of Raised to Obey: The Rise and Spread of Mass Education...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Thomas Weber - Becoming Hitler: The Making of a Nazi
Thomas Weber, a professor of history and international affairs at the University of Aberdeen and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford, is the author of Becoming Hitler: The Making of a Nazi. His research challenges the...