TED Talks
Michael Sandel: The lost art of democratic debate
Democracy thrives on civil debate, Michael Sandel says -- but we're shamefully out of practice. He leads a fun refresher, with TEDsters sparring over a recent Supreme Court case (PGA Tour Inc. v. Martin) whose outcome reveals the...
Crash Course
Affirmative Action: Crash Course Government and Politics
So we've been talking about civil rights for the last few episodes now, and we're finally going to wrap this discussion up with the rather controversial topic of affirmative action. We'll explain what exactly affirmative action is, who...
Crash Course
Black Americans in the Civil War Crash Course Black American History
The American Civil War is one of the deadliest in US History, and let's just get this out of the way: it was about slavery. In the more than 150 years since the end of the Civil War, there have been many attempts to litigate the reasons...
Crash Course
Civil Rights & Liberties: Crash Course Government
Today, Craig is going to give you an overview of civil rights and civil liberties. Often these terms are used interchangeably, but they are actually very different. Our civil liberties, contained in the Bill of Rights, once only...
Crash Course
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 Crash Course Black American History
One of the ways that the US Constitution baked the institution of slavery into the very core of the new United States was through the fugitive slave clause. The clause required that people who escaped slavery be returned to their...
TED Talks
TED: What the gay rights movement learned from the civil rights movement | Yoruba Richen
As a member of both the African American and LGBT communities, filmmaker Yoruba Richen is fascinated with the overlaps and tensions between the gay rights and the civil rights movements. She explores how the two struggles intertwine and...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why is the US Constitution so hard to amend? - Peter Paccone
When it was ratified in 1789, the US Constitution didn't just institute a government by the people _ it provided a way for the people to alter the Constitution itself. And yet, of the nearly 11,000 amendments proposed in the centuries...
Curated Video
Indonesia Legal Structure
New ReviewIndonesia’s legal structure is based on the European civil-law system, an influence from Dutch colonialism. This is in contrast to common-law legal systems, such as in the US. The main difference is that in a common-law jurisprudence...
Curated Video
Mexico Government
New ReviewUnder its constitution, adopted on February 5, 1917, Mexico is a federal democratic republic, but until the mid-1990s, a single party, the PRI (Partido Revolucionario Institucional), totally dominated state and federal elective offices....
Curated Video
Japan Legal System
New ReviewJapan’s legal system is based mainly on the model of prewar German and Soviet legal theory. Thus, the system is grounded not in judicial precedent but in the laws of the constitution. Culturally, the Japanese aren’t very litigious; they...
The Daily Conversation
How America Changed Under Obama [A Data Analysis]
New ReviewA data-driven look at how the U.S. changed under the presidency of Barack Obama.
The Daily Conversation
The History of the Republican Party (1854-2016)
New ReviewThe story of the GOP, from Abraham Lincoln to Donald Trump.
Curated Video
Powers of Government
New ReviewA video entitled "Powers of Government" that explains how Article I of the U.S. Constitution establishes the three branches of government.
Curated Video
Implied Powers
New ReviewA video entitled "Implied Powers" that discusses the "necessary and proper clause" of the U.S. Constitution.
Curated Video
Is the fate of a religious site in India finally resolved?
Supreme court rules in favour of Hindus in dispute with Muslims,
Curated Video
Will 'Dreamers' remain protected in the US? | Inside Story
Supreme Court blocks President Trump's attempt to roll back protection for children of undocumented immigrants
Curated Video
How to Understand the 3 Branches of Government
Howcast -To make sure that no ruling body has absolute power, the Constitution splits government into three branches. Understand both their independent duties as well as their interactions.
Curated Video
How to Understand the American Judicial System
Learning the process isn't easy, but understanding the American judicial system will lead you to a deeper understanding of the wishes of our founding fathers.
Curated Video
Manhattan DA agrees to delay Trump’s hush money sentencing
Manhattan DA agrees to delay Trump’s hush money sentencingSource The Independent
Curated Video
Biden slams Supreme Court immunity ruling
Biden slams Supreme Court immunity rulingSource: Reuters
Curated Video
Trump lawyer admits Jan 6 riot was 'criminal'
Trump lawyer admits Jan 6 riot was 'criminal'Source C-Span
Curated Video
What the US Supreme Court leak means for Roe v Wade and abortion rights in America
An initial draft majority opinion, leaked by Politico, suggests a ruling that overturns the 1973 Roe v Wade decision, is likely to take happen and fundamentally alter abortion rights for women in the USA.The 2018 Mississippi state law...
Curated Video
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kentanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, which will make her the first Black woman to serve as a justice. Jackson’s appointment comes as the United States remains fiercely divided on issues...
Curated Video
Will Elon Musk Buy It? Will The App Disappear? Understanding What Will Happen If TikTok Gets Banned
Abrar Al-Heeti, Tech Reporter at CNET, explains what will happen if and when the TikTok app is banned in the United States. Plus, who may buy it? Watch!