Interesting Stuff

What's at Stake? Net Neutrality

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 4:12pm
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America’s access to a fair and open Internet is under attack as Trump’s FCC challenges existing Net Neutrality rules.

This 58-minute special hosted by Laura Flanders discusses the major risks of rolling back net neutrality rules and how people can voice their opinions on this important issue. Weighing in on the topic are panelists Brandi Collins of Color of Change; law professor Tim Wu, Craig Aaron of Free Press; and Gigi Sohn, former Counselor to the FCC Chairman and Open Society Fellow.

We The People... The US Constitution and You

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 10:49am
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"We The People... The U.S. Constitution and You"

including a segement on unique treatment of Native Americans within our Constitution explained by the only enrolled tribal member in the US Congress, Congressman Tom Cole.

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This video features Caroline Kennedy and John Garamendi. It helps students understand their particular access points to our democracy through the Member of Congress constitutionally elected to represent them. 

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There's Something About the Doctor - Dr.Who

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 5:04pm
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In 2013 the BBC series Dr Who was the first dramatic series ever to celebrate 50 years with an episode broadcast in 94 countries across the world at the same exact time. Filmed at the ChicagoTARDIS convention in 2013 this documentary explores the appeal of Dr. Who from the point of it's fans.

The Military Industrial Complex at 50

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 1:27pm
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Presentations made at the conference "The Military Industrial Complex at 50", held in Charlottesville, Virginia on September 16-18, 2011. Speakers include David Swanson, author of "War Is a Lie"; Lisa Savage of Bring Our War $$$ Home; Bruce Gagnon and Mary Beth Sullivan of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space; Robert Jensen, professor of journalism at the University of Texas; Paul K. Chappell, author of "Peaceful Revolution"; George Friday of the North Carolina Green Party; and Bruce Levine, a clinical psychologist.