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Thursday, May 25, 2017
History and Significance of Memorial Day

Historian Douglas Brinkley talked about the significance of Memorial Day.

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Friday, May 24, 2019
British Prime Minister Theresa May Resignation Statement

British Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation effective June 7, 2019, saying she has done her best to negotiate Britain’s exit from the European Union, but it is time for a “new prime minister to lead that effort.”
Friday, May 24, 2019
President Trump Announces $16 Billion Aid Package for Farmers and Ranchers Amid Trade Dispute with China

In remarks at the White House, President Trump announces a new $16 billion aid package to help farmers and ranchers across the country that are being impacted by the ongoing trade dispute with China. The president says revenue from tariffs on Chinese products will be used to pay for the aid package. He also says he will meet with the Chinese leader at the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan early next…
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) on Balancing Legislative and Oversight Roles of Congress

Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), a member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, talked about how Congress is balancing their oversight and legislative responsibilities. She responded to a tweet from President Trump discussing Congress's ability to investigate and legislate at the same time.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Is experience important for candidates running for president?

Columnist and commentator Michael Smerconish talked about the elections of Barack Obama and Donald Trump and discussed the trend of presidential candidates with limited experience in government running for president.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Bipartisan Bill to Raise the Age to Purchase Tobacco

Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced a bill raising the tobacco purchase age to 21.
Monday, May 20, 2019
President Trump on Rising Tensions with Iran

In a clip from a Fox News interview, President Trump spoke about the rising tensions with Iran and the recent events in Iraq leading to those tensions.
Friday, May 17, 2019
The Equality Act and LGBTQ Discrimination

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) discussed his proposed legislation, the Equality Act and LGBTQ rights. The bill would ban discrimination against LGBTQ people. A clip of evangelical leader Pat Robertson is also shown.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
President Trump Outlines New Immigration Proposal

MAY 16, 2019 President Trump delivered remarks on immigration and border security in the Rose Garden and the White House. He outlined his new legal immigration proposals relating to Green Card and visa requirements.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Should Facebook be Broken Up?

In a New York Times opinion piece from Facebook co-founder, Chris Hughes called for the breaking up of Facebook. This clip includes an explanation of the arguments on both sides of the question.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Executive Privilege and U.S. v. Nixon

National Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen talked about the idea of executive privilege and the Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon.
Friday, May 10, 2019
U.S. Raises Tariffs on China

The United States announced new tariffs on China as the two countries continued negotiations over trade. Perspectives from the Chinese vice premier and elected officials in the United States are included.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution

This lesson has students look at the structure of the Declaration of Independence and the list of grievances contained in the document to explain specific provisions that were included in the Constitution. Students will be able to explain how actions of Great Britain prior to the Declaration of Independence contributed to the powers and rights in the Constitution.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

History and Significance of Memorial Day

Historian Douglas Brinkley talked about the significance of Memorial Day.

Friday, May 24, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May Resignation Statement

British Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation effective June 7, 2019, saying she has done her best to negotiate Britain’s exit from the European Union, but it is time for a “new…

Friday, May 24, 2019

President Trump Announces $16 Billion Aid Package for Farmers and Ranchers Amid Trade Dispute with China

In remarks at the White House, President Trump announces a new $16 billion aid package to help farmers and ranchers across the country that are being impacted by the ongoing trade dispute with China.…

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) on Balancing Legislative and Oversight Roles of Congress

Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), a member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, talked about how Congress is balancing their oversight and legislative responsibilities. She responded to a…

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Is experience important for candidates running for president?

Columnist and commentator Michael Smerconish talked about the elections of Barack Obama and Donald Trump and discussed the trend of presidential candidates with limited experience in government…

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Bipartisan Bill to Raise the Age to Purchase Tobacco

Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced a bill raising the tobacco purchase age to 21.

Monday, May 20, 2019

President Trump on Rising Tensions with Iran

In a clip from a Fox News interview, President Trump spoke about the rising tensions with Iran and the recent events in Iraq leading to those tensions.

Friday, May 17, 2019

The Equality Act and LGBTQ Discrimination

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) discussed his proposed legislation, the Equality Act and LGBTQ rights. The bill would ban discrimination against LGBTQ people. A clip of evangelical leader Pat Robertson is…

Thursday, May 16, 2019

President Trump Outlines New Immigration Proposal

MAY 16, 2019 President Trump delivered remarks on immigration and border security in the Rose Garden and the White House. He outlined his new legal immigration proposals relating to Green Card and…

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Should Facebook be Broken Up?

In a New York Times opinion piece from Facebook co-founder, Chris Hughes called for the breaking up of Facebook. This clip includes an explanation of the arguments on both sides of the question.

Monday, May 13, 2019

Executive Privilege and U.S. v. Nixon

National Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen talked about the idea of executive privilege and the Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon.

Friday, May 10, 2019

U.S. Raises Tariffs on China

The United States announced new tariffs on China as the two countries continued negotiations over trade. Perspectives from the Chinese vice premier and elected officials in the United States are…

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution

This lesson has students look at the structure of the Declaration of Independence and the list of grievances contained in the document to explain specific provisions that were included in the…

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LESSON: Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

History and Significance of Memorial Day

British Prime Minister Theresa May Resignation Statement

President Trump Announces $16 Billion Aid Package for Farmers and Ranchers Amid Trade Dispute with China

Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) on Balancing Legislative and Oversight Roles of Congress

Is experience important for candidates running for president?

Bipartisan Bill to Raise the Age to Purchase Tobacco

President Trump on Rising Tensions with Iran

The Equality Act and LGBTQ Discrimination

President Trump Outlines New Immigration Proposal

Should Facebook be Broken Up?

Executive Privilege and U.S. v. Nixon

U.S. Raises Tariffs on China

The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution

History and Significance of Memorial Day

British Prime Minister Theresa May Resignation Statement

President Trump Announces $16 Billion Aid Package for Farmers and Ranchers Amid Trade Dispute with China

Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) on Balancing Legislative and Oversight Roles of Congress

Is experience important for candidates running for president?

Bipartisan Bill to Raise the Age to Purchase Tobacco

President Trump on Rising Tensions with Iran

The Equality Act and LGBTQ Discrimination

President Trump Outlines New Immigration Proposal

Should Facebook be Broken Up?

Executive Privilege and U.S. v. Nixon

U.S. Raises Tariffs on China

The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution