Crash Course
Interest Group Formation: Crash Course Government and Politics
So last week we talked about what special interest groups are and how they influence the political system, and today we’re going to focus on why we even have them in the first place. As to avoid getting too cynical, we’re going to focus...
SciShow
Why Do People Riot?
Peaceful protests can help people have their voices heard, but sometimes a protest becomes a more aggressive riot. How does that happen?
Crash Course
Iran's Revolutions: Crash Course World History 226
In which John Green teaches you about Iran's Revolutions. Yes, revolutions plural. What was the1979 Iranian Revolution about? It turns out, Iran has a pretty long history of unrest in order to put power in the hands of the people, and...
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Nonviolence and Peace Movements: Crash Course World History 228
In which John Green teaches you about nonviolence and peace movements in the 20th century. What is nonviolence? What is a peace movement? Well. traditionally, humans often resort to violence when they come into conflict. In the 20th...
TED Talks
TED: How to be fearless in the face of authoritarianism | Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
How do you stand up to authoritarianism? And what does it mean to be "fearless"? In this powerful talk, housewife-turned-politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya describes her unlikely bid to defeat Belarus's long-time autocratic leader in...
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Agribusiness, GMOs, and their Role in Development: Crash Course Geography
On November 26, 2020, trade unions in India reported that over 250 MILLION people took part in a strike. What could prompt such massive protest? Farming. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at GMOs, which are organisms whose DNA has...
Curated Video
Interview with Israeli journalist at Kings College October 7 protests
New ReviewInterview with Israeli journalist at Kings College October 7 protestsCredit: The Independent
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Mahmood: Protests need to stop following Manchester synagogue attack
New ReviewMahmood: Protests need to stop following Manchester synagogue attackCredit: Sky News
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France Economy
New ReviewDid you know that France is a leading industrialized country with one of the world's largest economies? In fact, it's a main global exporter. Learn more about France’s key economic sectors and industries. Explore the country’s role and...
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Royal super fan claims Trump is not divisive as he celebrates US president's state visit
New ReviewRoyal super fan claims Trump is not divisive as he celebrates US president's state visitCredit: The Independent
The Daily Conversation
Ukraine and the Middle East: Revolutions, Part 6
New ReviewDictators are overthrown in part 6 of our epic journey through the revolutions that set the power dynamics of our modern civilization.
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Protesters across Canada show support for anti-pipeline camp in northern B.C.
A small anti-pipeline blockade on a British Columbia forest road has escalated to dozens of demonstrations across Canada and beyond. But the issue is more than just a fight between the community and the police, or even the community and...
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How can the crisis in Lebanon be resolved?
Angry protesters in Lebanon target government and financial buildings
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Will Hong Kong's democracy movement survive? I Inside Story
Annual Tiananmen Square vigil banned as mainland China tightens grip on territory.
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Poland’s abortion protests: A fight for democracy? | UpFront
We debate Poland’s controversial abortion ruling and discuss environmental rights with activist Winona LaDuke.
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Can the military control unrest in the US? I Inside Story
A defiant and outraged Donald Trump threatens to deploy the army to deal with protesters.
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Clashes between pro and anti-Trump protesters RAW
Multiple arrests made Saturday in Berkeley, Calif., where rival demonstrations turned violent
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Micah White | The End of Protest
Micah White helped create the Occupy Wall Street movement. Now he's talking about its failures and why he doesn't like other movements.
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Upset Venezuelans react as Maduro claims presidency
Winning a third term with 51 per cent of the vote, incumbent Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stated he would defend the democracy and people of Venezuela, while detractors voiced their unhappiness with the election results after...
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Doctors strike in Portugal for better working conditions and pay
Doctors in Portugal are among the lowest paid in the European Union and their working conditions have deteriorated over the last two decades.
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Austrian police detain dozens who disrupted far-right march in Vienna
The demonstrations on Saturday came as political parties gear up for September parliamentary elections where the far-right could make significant gains.
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Bangladeshi Edmontonians march down Whyte Avenue to protest deadly government militia clampdowns
Community members in Edmonton say connection with loved ones back home is spotty as the Bangladesh government shuts down the internet and orders people to stay home. Communications and freedom of movement restrictions were imposed after...
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Bangladesh military moves in to quash violent protests in Dhaka
Bangladesh’s government has called in the military to end days of violent protest in the capital of Dhaka. Demonstrators are furious over a government policy that earmarks up to 30 per cent of civil service jobs for the descendants of...
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Protesters in Tirana, Albania demand resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama
Demonstrators also demanded the release of opposition leader Sali Berisha who has been held under house arrest on corruption charges since last year.