From Historic Roots to Urban Modernity in Berlin, Germany:"Then we will travel from one of the oldest cities in the world to a beacon of urban modernity; Berlin, a city that sets the pace and is rich in culture. We will meet some of the...

Tobacco control remains a pivotal public health issue in the 21st century. Each year, millions of preventable deaths worldwide are attributed to tobacco use, a habit that significantly increases the risk of a multitude of diseases, from...

This video explains the concept of filibusters in the United States Senate. It covers how senators use filibustering to delay or block bills, the historical background of the tactic, and the role of cloture in ending debates. Learn...

This video outlines how FDR's New Deal programs helped stabilize the US economy during the Great Depression. It also discusses the United States' entry into World War II and how the increased demand for workers contributed to the...

Explore the history and impact of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, known as the Prohibition Amendment, which prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors. Learn about the...

Lawyer, orator and politician, Daniel Webster was one of the United States’ most famous and accomplished people in the 19th century. But what made him so special and how did he help change America?

Many businesses are embracing Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR. There are many reasons for this, motivated by philanthropic and self-serving interests. But what standards do legislators hold these companies to? And what independent...

A stakeholder is anyone who has any interest in what you are doing. They can be an individual or a group. So, in the context of Corporate Social Responsibility, who are the stakeholders who have an interest in what the organization is...

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that aimed to combat racial discrimination in voting. This historic law sought to dismantle barriers that had long prevented minority groups from...

When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?

Established in 2002, the Department of Homeland Security might be the youngest of all the federal government’s departments, but its work to safeguard “the American people, our homeland, and our values” couldn't be more important.

As the first Black woman elected to Congress, Shirley Chisholm made history in her lifelong struggle to empower minorities and change the United States.

Congressional Investigations have uncovered some serious wrongdoing over the past 200 years. But where does Congress get the power to conduct investigations and how has it used that power throughout U.S. history?

Whistleblowers perform an important service for the public and the Department of Justice (DOJ) when they report evidence of wrongdoing. All DOJ employees, contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, and personal services...

Duties of the Legislative Branch discusses the structure and responsibilities of the legislative branch of government.

Lawyer, orator and politician, Daniel Webster was one of the United States’ most famous and accomplished people in the 19th century. But what made him so special and how did he help change America?

The Senate tradition of the filibuster is a political action that allows lawmakers to prolong debate over a proposed piece of legislation. The goal of the filibuster is to delay or prevent a vote on the proposal. Senators can speak for...

In which Hank talks briefly about the fundamental shift in espionage, warfare, crime, and activism that may re-define our age.

Hackers have been mounting increasingly sophisticated attacks. Billions of dollars have been stolen, and...

National Archives; This video looks at the history of otherness relating to LGBTQ history, and the legislation and culture that formed LGBTQ identities historically as 'the other' in cultural and sociological norms.This film is part of...

Alice Knapp is the CEO of the Ferguson Library in Stamford CT. Alice graduated Cum Laude with a degree in...

HipHughes breaks down Campaign Finance Reform and the Citizens United decision from the Supreme Court case "Citizens United vs FEC"

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age 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...

Yesterday's election results have a lot of impact on health care in the United States. The new Democratic House of Representatives and the ACA, expansion of Medicaid in red states, and medical and recreational marijuana are all affected...

In this video Janet Treasure discusses how sometimes people suffering with eating disorders can get to a point where they are forced to enter hospital against their will under the mental health act.