TED Talks
TED: How to imagine a better future for democracy | Adrienne Maree Brown and Baratunde Thurston
US democracy needs repair — and care is the answer, says author adrienne maree brown in conversation with writer and activist Baratunde Thurston. In a sweeping discussion on what it means to be an active citizen, they unpack how to...
TED Talks
TED: How to be an active citizen and spark change | Gabriel Marmentini
What does it mean to be an active citizen? It's about more than just voting and paying taxes, says social entrepreneur Gabriel Marmentini. He explains why we can't rely on the state alone to solve all our problems — and presents the four...
Curated Video
A blind Chinese legal activist who was suddenly allowed to leave the country arrived in New York on Saturday, ending a diplomatic tussle that lasted for weeks and tested U.S.-China relations. Chen Guangcheng flew to the U.S. with his family
HEADLINE: Blind Chinese activist arrives in New York
CAPTION: A blind Chinese legal activist who was suddenly allowed to leave the country arrived in New York on Saturday, ending a diplomatic tussle that lasted for weeks and tested...
Curated Video
Israel - Rocket attack
Forty Katyusha rockets were fired at Israel on Tuesday (25/08) night from southern Lebanon. They landed inside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shemona, injuring 19 people and causing some damage.
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TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to turn protest into powerful change - Eric Liu
We live in an age of protest. On campuses, in public squares, on streets and social media, protestors around the world are challenging the status quo. But while protest is often necessary, is it sufficient? Eric Liu outlines three...
TED Talks
Eric Liu: How to revive your belief in democracy
Civic evangelist Eric Liu shares a powerful way to rekindle the spirit of citizenship and the belief that democracy still works. Join him for a trip to "Civic Saturday" and learn more about how making civic engagement a weekly habit can...
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: How nationalism and globalism can coexist | Wanis Kabbaj
Why do we have to choose between nationalism and globalism, between loving our countries and caring for the world? In a talk with lessons for avowed nationalists and globalists alike, Wanis Kabbaj explains how we can challenge this...
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...
Curated Video
The French Revolution: Crash Course World History
In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What did democracy really mean in Athens? - Melissa Schwartzberg
While we might consider elections to be the cornerstone of democracy, the Athenians who coined the term actually employed a lottery system to choose most of their politicians. Melissa Schwartzberg describes the ins and outs of the...
Crash Course
The French Revolution Crash Course World History
In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Joel Westheimer - What Kind of Citizen? Educating Our Children for the Common Good
Joel Westheimer is University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa and an education columnist for CBC Radio. He began his career teaching in the New York City Public School system before obtaining a PhD...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Legislative Branch: The Senate and the House of Representatives
This video explains the two sections of the US Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives. It outlines the differences between them, including how senators and representatives are elected, their responsibilities, and the...
Wonderscape
The Early Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This video explores the early life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from his birth as Michael King to his education and development as a leader. Learn about the impact of segregation laws, his dedication to peaceful protest, and his...
Wonderscape
The Fight for Voting Rights in Selma
This video explores the events leading up to the civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama, highlighting the challenges African-Americans faced in registering to vote. Learn about the efforts of Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders to...
Wonderscape
The 14th Amendment: Citizenship, Equal Rights, and Civil Liberties
Discover the impact of the 14th Amendment, a key Reconstruction Amendment that played a crucial role in reshaping the American legal landscape post-Civil War. This amendment redefined citizenship, guaranteeing equal protection and due...
Healthcare Triage
The Unequal Impacts of Climate Change
Climate change is driven by humans and will affect us all. But it’s not driven by everyone equally, and it doesn’t affect everyone equally. In the last 250 years, 77% of global emissions were emitted by Europe, North America, Australia,...
Curated Video
Democratic Laws
Dr. Forrester reviews how a democratic government works. She discusses why laws are enacted and the process involved in passing a law.
Curated Video
Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
Dr. Forrester talks about the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen in a community.
Curated Video
Governments and Laws
Dr. Forrester talks about laws put in place as a means to protect citizens of the community, the state, and the country. She provides examples of how laws have benefited citizens and explains the government's roles in creating and...
Curated Video
US Citizen
Dr. Forrester gives a brief history and overview of the United States Constitution.
Curated Video
What are Unalienable Rights?
What are unalienable rights and why are they so important? In this video, we explore why Thomas Jefferson included them for the first time in the Declaration of Independence.
Wonderscape
Nelson Mandela's Release from Prison: A Historic Moment
This video highlights Nelson Mandela's transformation from a prisoner isolated from the world to an iconic figure of resilience and change, revered worldwide. It concludes with a brief interactive review of key facts about Mandela's life...