TED Talks
Liz Coleman: A call to reinvent liberal arts education
Bennington president Liz Coleman delivers a call-to-arms for radical reform in higher education. Bucking the trend to push students toward increasingly narrow areas of study, she proposes a truly cross-disciplinary education -- one that...
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Common Good
The common good is at the heart of all healthy communities, and is supported by community rules that promote fairness and safety for all.
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History of the American Flag
The American Flag is a symbol of the United States of America. Let’s explore what it means, what it’s called, and the rules for how we should treat it.
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Juneteenth
Every year on June 19th, the United States celebrates the end of slavery. In this video, learn about the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
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The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise that Americans make to their country. It's also a way to show they are proud to be American. In this video, learn what the Pledge of Allegiance says, and what it means.
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Beverly LaHaye
At a time when many women in the United States were campaigning for greater rights, Beverly LaHaye raised her voice for traditional values. An expert activist and founder of Concerned Women for America, today she is admired and reviled...
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Vancouver mayor's proposed 0% property tax hike will lead to service cuts: advocate
New ReviewAhead of the City of Vancouver's budget season, Mayor Ken Sim announced his intention to freeze the property tax rate in the city. Clara Prager with advocacy group Women Transforming Cities said that Sim's move comes a year before a...
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Regional Coun. Colleen James to launch Democracy in Action Waterloo Region
New ReviewMonday marked International Day of Democracy. Regional Coun. Colleen James joined CBC K-W's The Morning Edition to talk about a new non-profit called Democracy in Action Waterloo Region and how she hopes it encourages people in the...
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Are you 18 or older? These 3 young people make their pitch for voting
Maitlyn Hsia can't vote because she's 17, but that's not stopping her from telling everyone she knows to cast a ballot on Thursday. She joined Esther Makide and Sydney Brouillard-Coyle on London Morning to make the pitch to get out and...
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New poll shows renewed enthusiasm among Latinos to vote in presidential election
A new poll conducted by the Hispanic Federation and Latino Victory Foundation found more than 7 in 10 registered Latino voters are "almost certain" they will vote in the November election. (Scripps News)
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The Perennial Importance Of National Voter Registration Day
As states log record turnout in primaries this year, history shows an upward trend, with registration and turnout climbing for midterm elections.
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Voter Outreach Groups Work To Spark 2020 Election Surge Amid Protests
Voter outreach groups are aiming to register and turn out young people and voters of color in record numbers in 2020.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 114:features of Thriving Democracies
What do thriving democracies have in common? Find out on today's 60-Second Civics.
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60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 10: Civic Participation
Do Americans take their rights more seriously than their responsibilities? We discuss the issue on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 5: Voluntary Associations
Today we explain why people in the United States participate in voluntary associations. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 6: Religious Organizations and Civic Life
Today we discuss the participation of Americans in religious organizations. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 7: Social Organizations
On today's episode, we discuss the role social organizations play in civic life in the United States.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 8: Service and Business Organizations
On today's episode, we discuss the role service and business organizations play in civic life in the United States. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 10: Citizenship and Local Government
On today's podcast, we discuss the role of local government in developing qualities of citizenship and self-government. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 11: Local Government
Today we examine the role of local government and the responsibilities of citizens. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 13: Participation in National Politics
Today we learn how citizens can participate in national politics. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 14: Contacting Your Representatives
Today we learn how citizens can communicate with members of Congress and other national officials. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 15: Influencing the Executive Branch
This podcast discusses how citizens can influence the executive branch. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 16: Elections
Today we discuss how elections work in the United States. This episode originally aired in October 2011.