Crash Course
Introduction: Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine introduces a brand new Crash Course about U.S. Government and Politics! This course will provide you with an overview of how the government of the United States is supposed to function, and we'll get into how it...
TED Talks
TED: US politics isn't broken. It's fixed | Katherine M. Gehl
The "broken" US political system is actually working exactly as designed, says business leader and activist Katherine Gehl. Examining the system through a nonpartisan lens, she makes the case for voting innovations, already implemented...
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Election Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig is going to give you a broad overview of elections in the United States. So as you may have noticed, there are kind of a lot of people in the U.S, and holding individual issues up to a public vote doesn't seem...
Crash Course
How Voters Decide: Crash Course Government and Politics
So today, Craig is going to try to get inside the heads of voters by discussing how voters make decisions. Now obviously, like all decision making, voter decisions are influenced by a multitude of factors, but the three we are going to...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise of modern populism | Takis S. Pappas
In many democratic countries, charismatic leaders vilify political opponents, disparage institutions, and claim to be for the people. Some critics label this approach as authoritarian or fascist, while others argue that these leaders are...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable - Christina Greer
Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice. -- In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The fight for the right to vote in the United States - Nicki Beaman Griffin
In the United States today, if you are over eighteen, a citizen, and the resident of a state, you can vote (with some exceptions). So, how have voting rights changed since the first election in 1789? Nicki Beaman Griffin outlines the...
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Third Parties
New ReviewA video entitled "Third Parties" that discusses the role of third parties in the United States political system
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How to Register Voters
Howcast - Energize the democratic process by learning how to register voters in your community and you will strengthen your hometown's political voice, proving the power of the vote.
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How to Vote for American Idol
Howcast - Help select America's next Idol from the current batch of hopefuls. Voting for your favorite singer is simple and free.
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What Is Gerrymandering In The United States?
Two extreme examples to watch ahead of the upcoming US Elections
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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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How to cast your ballot outside election day
CBC News walks through the various voting options for Canadians not comfortable casting a ballot on election day this year.
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William Hague discusses running for Oxford University chancellor against Peter Mandelson and the future of conservatism
In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Lord Hague discusses with Geordie Greig his campaign to win election as Chancellor to the University of Oxford. The former foreign secretary explains his opinions on what the statue of...
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Halldór Helgason: Men’s Readers’ Choice Award Presented by Toyota —TransWorld Riders’ Poll 20
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A Teacher's Passion For The Constitution Changes Her Students' Lives
For the past 7 years, Trumbull High School's We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution Program, under the leadership of Social Studies Teacher Katie Boland, has won the We The People state championship title. With more than 28...
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Ireland Votes: Big Test For Simon Harris' Fianna Fail Party
Ireland's two main governing parties looked on course to return to power as polls opened on Friday, thanks to a giveaway October budget and a loss of momentum by opposition Sinn Fein - a result that would buck a global trend of voters...
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Jharkhand Assembly Elections: Phase 1 Voting Ends Today
Voting for Phase 1 of the Jharkhand Assembly Elections concludes today, with voters heading to the polls to elect representatives amid key issues like development and governance.
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Preparations kick into high gear in New Jersey ahead of Election Day
Voting machines have been set up at each polling location and are locked up and ready for voters to line up at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
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Early voting records smashed across NYC; residents still enthusiastic for voting on Election Day
Officials say this election has seen record-breaking numbers of early votes cast, with both the first and last day of early voting setting single-day records.
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Katy Perry, Lady Gaga & Christina Aguilera Unite: Back Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is gaining significant momentum as she receives a wave of support from A-list celebrities. Stars like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Christina Aguilera have publicly endorsed Harris, taking to the stage to show their backing....
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Brooklyn leads the boroughs in early voting tally
If you didn't get a chance to vote early, worry not – polls will be open on Tuesday for Election day from 6 a.m. until 9.p.m.
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New Jersey voters head to polls for last day of early voting
Polls on Election Day will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
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How CBC News declares a U.S. election winner
Chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault asks senior producer Meg Banks to explain how CBC News will make the call about the 2024 U.S. presidential election winner.