Hip Hughes History
Gay Marriage Legalized: Obergefell v. Hodges
A run through of the major arguments in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges which legalizes gay marriage in all 50 states.
Hip Hughes History
The 15th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Wrap your head around the 15th Amendment and its effect on the nation.
Hip Hughes History
King Obama? The Constitutionality of the Immigration Executive Order
An attempted non biased look at the constitutionality and legality of Obama's executive order on immigration.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lisa Yokana - Innovation Education
An educator for over twenty years, Lisa Yokana was the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) coordinator at Scarsdale High School, where she designed and taught a three level STEAM course sequence for Scarsdale’s Design...
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Roman Clothes
This video explores five fun facts about Roman Clothes.
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Concept of Rule of Law
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 10. This clip outlines the importance of the Rule of Law as a cornerstone of good government.
Hip Hughes History
Campaign Finance Reform and the Citizens United Supreme Court Decision
HipHughes breaks down Campaign Finance Reform and the Citizens United decision from the Supreme Court case "Citizens United vs FEC"
Cerebellum
The United States Bill Of Rights - Amendment 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
Learn what makes the Bill of Rights so important to America! Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America That preface begins the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the...
Professor Dave Explains
Calvin Coolidge: Silent Cal (1923 - 1929)
Calvin Coolidge was president during the Roaring 20s. His economic policies largely led to the Great Depression, but he had very progressive views regarding Civil Rights, and huge gains were made by minorities during his time in office....
Mr. Beat
Plyler v. Doe
Tyler, Texas 1975 Under the leadership of James Plyler, the Tyler Independent School District begins charging $1,000 a year for unauthorized immigrant students to attend school there. It had justified this decision by a recent Texas law...
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: Freedom of Assembly & Petition
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 4. This clip explains the guarantee of Freedom of Assembly and Petition as it is spelled out in the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution.
Hip Hughes History
The Eleventh Amendment Explained in 3 Minutes: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Amendment Eleven. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.
Cerebellum
The United States Bill Of Rights - Amendment 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Learn what makes the Bill of Rights so important to America! Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America That preface begins the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the...
Cerebellum
Compromise And Conflict in America: 1848-1857 - Dred Scott V. Sandford (1857)
This video looks at the documents conceived in a period when the civil rights of women and Native Americans were in question, and slavery was driving a wedge between slaveholders and abolitionists. Educators from noted American...
Hip Hughes History
The Slaughterhouse Cases: Interpreting the 14th Amendment
An examination of the 14th amendment through the 1873 Slaughterhouse Cases. Perfect for APGOV students, pre-law students and life long learners.
Hip Hughes History
Article IV for Dummies: Full Faith and Credit Explained
Article IV of the US Constitution explained including the Full Faith and Credit Clause, the Privileges and Immunities Clause and the admission of new states. The Constitution for Dummies series continues with an explanation of all four...
PBS
Why it Was Illegal to be Ugly?
For nearly 100 years it was illegal to be "ugly" in America. Of course, "ugly" wasn't actually about physical attractiveness, it was a way to criminalize disability and disfigurement and it lead to the rise of the freak show. So how did...
Science360
What does it mean to be a citizen of biology?
What does it mean to be a citizen of biology? Drew Endy, associate professor of bioengineering at Stanford University, answers the question on this edition of Ask a Scientist.
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, 1984 - Theme of Individuality and Identity
What makes you, you? This lesson explores the theme of individuality and identity in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Learn about the precious link between Winston’s memories and his identity. Watch out for the forces that threaten Winston’s...
TLDR News
Will The UK Become A Tax Haven After Brexit? - Brexit Explained
After Brexit, the UK will have a lot more control over their laws, taxes and tariffs. It could, and according to some, should use this power to become a tax haven. So can the UK become a tax haven and should it?
Food Farmer Earth
Take Our Jobs: A Campaign Highlighting Farm Worker Realities
The "Take Our Jobs" campaign by the United Farm Workers aims to spotlight the hard work and challenges faced by farm workers, debunking myths about job competition with American citizens. Featuring Stephen Colbert's participation, the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Diane Ravitch - Reign of Error
Diane Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. Diane Ravitch’s Blog is dianeravitch.net and has received more that 17 million hits in 30 months. From 1991 to 1993, she was Assistant...
Hip Hughes History
The Citizenship Clause Explained
With the current GOP Presidential smack talk concerning the 14th amendment, I though a video was warranted. My Johnny Cash "Walk the Line" lecture looking at the text, judicial interpretation and arguments for and against it.