In which John Green teaches you about the election of 1860. As you may remember from last week, things were not great at this time in US history. The tensions between the North and South were rising, ultimately due to the single issue of slavery. The North wanted to abolish slavery, and the South wantedContinue reading “VIDEO: The Election of 1860 & the Road to Disunion: Crash Course US History #18”
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VIDEO: Let’s talk about the Electoral Count Act of 1887 being clarified – Beau of the Fifth Column
How Fascists Are Taking Advantage Of Climate Change – Second Thought
We all understand that climate change is real, it’s here, and that the consequences of our inaction will be disastrous for our species and countless other forms of life around the world. But what happens when those in positions of power see climate change as a means to an end? A way to make trulyContinue reading “How Fascists Are Taking Advantage Of Climate Change – Second Thought”
We Talk to Interracial Couples 50 Years After Loving v. Virginia – VICE News
50 years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Loving — Mildred and Richard Loving, who successfully sued the state of Virginia, forcing it to recognize their interracial marriage. That landmark case overturned laws against interracial marriages all across the country.
History Brief: The Truman Doctrine – Reading Through History
This video offers a brief description of the Truman Doctrine and its impact.
Let’s talk about Russian claims, chemicals, and masks – Beau of the Fifth Column
Let’s talk about Poland, planes, and power in Ukraine – Beau of the Fifth Column
Let’s talk about fallout from the unthinkable – Beau of the Fifth Column
Let’s talk about manufacturing pretexts – Beau of the Fifth Column
Hungary to host global right-wing populists in support of PM Orban
Hungary will in March host right-wing participants from the United States and Europe including the leader of Spain’s Vox party at a conference linked to U.S. conservatives, a leading pro-government think-tank said on Wednesday. The gathering of American conservatives along with leaders and activists from Europe and Latin America will feature Prime Minister Viktor OrbanContinue reading “Hungary to host global right-wing populists in support of PM Orban”