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Financial Times
European elections 2019: viewpoints from a continent at a crossroads
Thousands of voters take part in face-to-face and online debates to discuss the future of Europe, with Brexit, borders, immigration and security high on the agenda. The Europe Talks event was organised by media outlets including the...
Curated Video
The Woman Suffrage Procession
The Women’s Suffrage Procession of 1913 changed how Americans protest – by getting bigger, better and more creative than ever before.
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
Hip Hughes History
The 1832 Election Explained
A video lecturing summarizing the Presidential election of 1832 between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 2000
The 54th Presidential election in American history took place on November 7, 19- I mean, 2000. (The Year 2000) It was the first election I could finally vote in! And boy, was it a messed up one. We wouldn't even know who won until over a...
TLDR News
Could Biden Flip Texas (or Georgia)? Can Democrats win Back the Sun Belt? - TLDR News
Based on the polling and demographics shifts, some people are seriously discussing the chances of a Biden/Democratic win in Texas and Georgia. So in this video we discuss if that's actually looking possible, if Biden could win Texas and...
Curated Video
The dim reality of South Africa's new dawn
In April 1994, South Africa held its first democratic elections and all races went to the polls to bury apartheid for good. But hopes of a new dawn have been tarnished by fraud and corruption at the highest levels.
Cerebellum
American Transformation And Industrialisation: 1868-1890 - The Compromise (1877)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, documents conceived...
The Business Professor
Legislative Branch and the Law
This Video Explains Legislative Branch and the Law
Encyclopaedia Britannica
EB Insights: Supreme Court
Learn more about the U.S. Supreme Court, including how a new justice is seated.
Mr. Beat
Why the Electoral College is Terrible
Mr. Beat explains how the Electoral College is the worst way to elect the President and Vice President in the United States.
Cerebellum
The World War One Years 1917-1920 - Introduction
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, the documents...
TLDR News
Borders, Brexit & New Leaders: What the Hell is Happening in Northern Ireland? - TLDR News
Northern Ireland has been going through a fair bit of political turmoil recently, with governments collapsing and new leaders left right and center. So in this video, we try to explain the chaos and what it means for the future of...
TLDR News
Trump's Second Impeachment: The Case for and Against Conviction - TLDR News
This week the Senate impeachment trial began, with arguments being made on both sides. So in this video we take a look at both cases, explain what's being argued & what the most likely outcome is.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
One Dollar. One Vote. [Emmanuel Saez]
Inequality is destroying our society. While taxation is meant to organize resources for the public good, our current tax system serves only the few. When wealth is consolidated, elections are bought, and democracy dies.
Step Back History
The Time Canada Almost Broke Up
I want you to think back to your first memory of a historic event. You can even comment down below with it, I’d be curious to hear. This is mine. It was near Halloween 1995. I remember being at a restaurant, and everyone was watching the...
KnowMo
Introduction to Scatter Graphs and Plotting Techniques
This is a lecture video that explains scatter graphs, also known as scatter plots. The video describes how scatter graphs are used to analyze the relationship between two variables and provides examples of data points that can be plotted...
Good Words
Two Opposing Things are a Dichotomy
Choices and situations are part of everyday life. They can be complex or they can seem very simple. Is it hot or cold? Sunny or rainy? Is it good or bad? Although people tend to look at choices and situations as a...
TLDR News
Gavin Newsom SURVIVES Recall: What Does this Mean? - TLDR News
Following a recall election, California Governor Gavin Newsom has successful survived a bid to remove him from office. In this video, we discuss what these results mean for the state, the broader impacts that could be felt across America...
Curated Video
Voting in Ancient Athens
The United States is a representative democracy where people vote for politicians to govern on their behalf – but voting in the direct democracy of ancient Athens was a very different process.
TLDR News
Texas' Controversial Legislative Session: Anti-Abortion, Open Gun Carry & Voter Reform - TLDR News
Texas's latest legislative session has just come to an end, but the controversy seems to be only just beginning with some very republican, conservative laws being passed. These laws relate to the open carry of guns, changes to abortion...
Curated Video
Get Schooled! How the Electoral College Works
It's a system that's unique to the United States of American – but exactly is the electoral college, how does it work and what part does it play in our democracy? Discover more about the group of "electors" who have the final say.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Study Guide: The Crisis of the Union
Learn more about the crisis that led to the American Civil War.
TLDR News
Trumps' Impeachment Explained - TLDR News
At the end of last year, the House of Representatives voted to impeach the president, Donald Trump. In this video, we explain how the process works in theory and how it played out for Trump. We also discuss what's set to happen when it...