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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
The Declaration of Independence

On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved a resolution declaring the Thirteen American Colonies independent from Great Britain, who it was currently at war with. A Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson acting as principal author, drafted the Declaration of Independence explaining the decision and reasons for independence from Britain. The Congress debated and revised the…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Senate Hearing on Schools Reopening in the Fall

A collection of clips from the previous day's Senate hearing on reopening schools during COVID-19. NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) spoke about precautions that schools should take.
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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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Eddie Glaude on Race Relations and Interpreting History

Princeton University’s Eddie Glaude talked about race and how America interprets its past. He also discussed the removing of monuments and how the history of America can inform the present.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions

In the case June Medical Services v. Russo, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision to strike down a Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges with a nearby hospital.
Monday, June 29, 2020
House Passes Washington, DC Statehood Bill

With a vote of 232-180, the House of Representatives passed a bill to grant statehood status to portions of the current area included in Washington, D.C.. District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) argued for D.C. statehood and explained reasons for statehood.
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Reactions to the Removal of Statues and Monuments

Members of the Senate reacted to the push towards removing statues and monuments across the country. A clip of Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and statements from Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) are included.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Mail-in Voting and the Reporting of Election Night Results

Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge talked about the possible increase in mail-in voting during the 2020 election and how it might impact the timing of reporting election results.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Interpreting COVID-19 Data and Statistics

Dr. Ira Breite of NYU Langone Health and SiriusXM Doctor Radio discussed how to interpret the data about new COVID-19 infection rates, death rates and hospitalizations.
Monday, June 22, 2020
The Right to Vote and the Constitution

University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle talked about the right to vote and the Constitution. She explained the expansion of voting rights and the importance of voting to our system of government.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Proposed Policing Reforms

In response to the death of George Floyd while in police custody, policymakers have proposed various efforts to reform policing. This clip includes Rep. Jerry Nadler (R-NY) explaining the Justice in policing act, an explanation of proposed legislation from Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and possible executive action from President Trump.
Monday, June 15, 2020
RNC Moves Convention to Jacksonville, Florida

A.G. Gancarski talked about preparations and reaction from local leaders on the Republican National Committee’s decision to move the 2020 Republican National Convention to Jacksonville, Florida.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
2019-2020 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. Its rulings on cases determine the meaning of laws and acts of Congress and the president. During oral arguments, attorneys for each side of a case present their positions to the Court and respond to questions from the Justices. Prior to the oral arguments, each side submits a legal brief which are reviewed by the Justices so they…

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The Declaration of Independence

On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved a resolution declaring the Thirteen American Colonies independent from Great Britain, who it was currently at war with. A Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson acting as principal author, drafted the Declaration of Independence explaining…

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Senate Hearing on Schools Reopening in the Fall

A collection of clips from the previous day's Senate hearing on reopening schools during COVID-19. NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) spoke about precautions that…

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…

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Eddie Glaude on Race Relations and Interpreting History

Princeton University’s Eddie Glaude talked about race and how America interprets its past. He also discussed the removing of monuments and how the history of America can inform the present.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions

In the case June Medical Services v. Russo, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision to strike down a Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges with a nearby hospital.

Monday, June 29, 2020

House Passes Washington, DC Statehood Bill

With a vote of 232-180, the House of Representatives passed a bill to grant statehood status to portions of the current area included in Washington, D.C.. District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes…

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Reactions to the Removal of Statues and Monuments

Members of the Senate reacted to the push towards removing statues and monuments across the country. A clip of Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and statements from Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and…

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Mail-in Voting and the Reporting of Election Night Results

Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge talked about the possible increase in mail-in voting during the 2020 election and how it might impact the timing of reporting election results.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Interpreting COVID-19 Data and Statistics

Dr. Ira Breite of NYU Langone Health and SiriusXM Doctor Radio discussed how to interpret the data about new COVID-19 infection rates, death rates and hospitalizations.

Monday, June 22, 2020

The Right to Vote and the Constitution

University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle talked about the right to vote and the Constitution. She explained the expansion of voting rights and the importance of voting to our system of…

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Proposed Policing Reforms

In response to the death of George Floyd while in police custody, policymakers have proposed various efforts to reform policing. This clip includes Rep. Jerry Nadler (R-NY) explaining the Justice in…

Monday, June 15, 2020

RNC Moves Convention to Jacksonville, Florida

A.G. Gancarski talked about preparations and reaction from local leaders on the Republican National Committee’s decision to move the 2020 Republican National Convention to Jacksonville, Florida.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

2019-2020 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. Its rulings on cases determine the meaning of laws and acts of Congress and the president. During oral arguments, attorneys for each…

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The Declaration of Independence

Senate Hearing on Schools Reopening in the Fall

The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution

Eddie Glaude on Race Relations and Interpreting History

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions

House Passes Washington, DC Statehood Bill

Reactions to the Removal of Statues and Monuments

Mail-in Voting and the Reporting of Election Night Results

Interpreting COVID-19 Data and Statistics

The Right to Vote and the Constitution

Proposed Policing Reforms

RNC Moves Convention to Jacksonville, Florida

2019-2020 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

The Declaration of Independence

Senate Hearing on Schools Reopening in the Fall

The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution

Eddie Glaude on Race Relations and Interpreting History

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions

House Passes Washington, DC Statehood Bill

Reactions to the Removal of Statues and Monuments

Mail-in Voting and the Reporting of Election Night Results

Interpreting COVID-19 Data and Statistics

The Right to Vote and the Constitution

Proposed Policing Reforms

RNC Moves Convention to Jacksonville, Florida

2019-2020 Supreme Court Oral Arguments