In the long term, shutting down a coal mine means cleaner air and a healthier environment — but in the short term, it can devastate a community or family that relied on the mine's paychecks to make ends meet. Environmental justice...

The Common Ground Between Law Enforcement And Activists’ Call To ‘Defund The Police’

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...

Today, we’re going to wrap up our discussion of economic policy by looking at government regulation. We're going to talk about the government's goals for the U.S. economy and the policies it employs to achieve those goals. Ever since the...

The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political economist Margaret Levi explains how these organizations forge equality and protect...

Italians are warm and personable, and you’re likely to find doing business with them a pleasure. You’ll need to be prepared, though. Their business culture can seem curiously contradictory. In general, the atmosphere is...

The German workplace is generally harmony-oriented, in part because there is such an elaborate system of regulations. There’s a strong desire to deal with difficult or sensitive issues clearly, logically, and fairly. Conflicts can...

Since the Revolution of 1789, France has had five forms of republican government. The current republic, the Fifth Republic, began in 1958. Learn more about the evolution of the constitution and the impact on modern French society....

France's competitive business culture is evolving, becoming more pragmatic with a focus on economic expansion. Global technology and capital flows are nudging French industry to champion more efficient business processes and...

Unions seem to be having a bit of a moment. You may have heard about the successes of organizers at Amazon warehouses or Starbucks coffee shops–places that historically have been very difficult to unionize. President Joe Biden has...

Labor Management Relations Act (Taft Hartley Amendment to National Labor Relations Act)

Weird History Food is giving you a pick-me-up with the History of Starbucks Coffee. Founders Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker, and Zev Siegl sought to open up a coffee store. They knew they wanted it to reflect both the culture of the...

If you worked an 8 hour work day today. You have a lot of people who protested and even died to get it. Let's celebrate International Worker's Day by telling their story.

Dr. Forrester describes the manner with which the economy of the colonies was established and how our country’s economy grew. She talks about the growth of corporations, the rise of labor unions, and the importance of the banking system...

The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented industrial and economic growth in the United States – but were the men at the helm captains of industry or robber barons out for their own?

Gladiators ruled the Roman arenas for almost a thousand years. Accompanied by music during combat, gladiators often fought to the death for the entertainment of their audience. A gladiator would fight two or three times a year, with...

The video Video Introduction “Labor Unions” explains how labor unions formed in the United States and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of labor unions.

Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.

With Michigan soon to become the 25th state to adopt "Right to Work" laws it about time you understood them. My Johnny Cash Teacher attempt to Walk the Line and do some explain'

National Archives: This film is part of a series called ‘Rebels in the Records’. The films in the series were created by young people in July 2021 and combine puppetry, model-making and animation. They explore stories of people and...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Depression uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...

In recent months the Conservative government has been keen to start what they're calling a war on woke. This culture war now appears to have reached full heat, with Number 10 announcing a new Free Speech Champion to safeguard free speech...

Edward L. Deci is professor of psychology and Gowen Professor in the Social Sciences at the University of Rochester, where he is a member of the Human Motivation Program in the Department of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology...

Gladiators ruled the Roman arenas for almost a thousand years. Accompanied by music during combat, gladiators often fought to the death for the entertainment of their audience. A gladiator would fight two or three times a year, with few...