History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler
Adults Politics
His face is recognized all over the world - the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che Guevara a heroic champion of the poor, or a ruthless warlord who left a legacy of repression? Alex Gendler puts this controversial figure on trial in History vs. Che Guevara.
Gun Scare At School
Adults Politics
It started and was going just like any normal day in high school - until Serena was in English class that is, and things went wrong in a hurry, and in a big way.
China's Geography Problem
Adults Politics
China is the country both blessed and coursed in geography.
How do executive orders work? - Christina Greer
Adults Politics
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln legally changed the status of over 3 million people from "slave" to "free." But his emancipation proclamation wasn't a law - it was an executive order. The framers of the American Constitution made this power available to the executive branch. But what exactly is this tool, how does it work, and what's the extent of its power? Christina Greer explains.
How does impeachment work? - Alex Gendler
Adults Politics
For most jobs, it's understood that you can be fired - whether for crime, incompetence, or just poor performance. But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country - or the world? That's where impeachment comes in. But how does it work? Alex Gendler details the process of impeachment.
The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall - Konrad H. Jarausch
Adults Politics
On August 13, 1961, construction workers began tearing up streets and erecting barriers in Berlin. This night marked the beginning of one of history's most infamous dividing lines: the Berlin Wall. Construction continued for a decade as the wall cut through neighborhoods, separated families, and divided not just Germany, but the world. Konrad H. Jarausch details the history of the Berlin Wall.
How does the Nobel Peace Prize work? - Adeline Cuvelier and Toril Rokseth
Adults Politics
Among the top prestigious awards in the world, the Nobel Peace Prize has honored some of the most celebrated and revered international figures and organizations in history. But how does the nomination process work? And who exactly is eligible? Adeline Cuvelier and Toril Rokseth detail the specifics of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Is There an Alternative to Political Correctness?
Adults Politics
Political correctness aims for some very nice results, but its means have a habit of upsetting a lot of people. Might there be an alternative to it? We think there is, and it's called Politeness.
Why Socrates Hated Democracy
Adults Politics
We're used to thinking hugely well of democracy. But interestingly, one of the wisest people who ever lived, Socrates, had deep suspicions of it.
Wait... Is China Really the Leader in Green Energy?
Adults Politics
With plans to pull out of the Paris climate deal, the US is quickly falling behind in the race for clean energy. So who's winning?
NAFTA explained by avocados. And shoes.
Adults Politics
Everyone hates NAFTA. But what was NAFTA actually supposed to do? Did it deliver on its promise? To understand that, you have to look at America's relationships with two goods: avocados and shoes.
POLITICAL THEORY - Karl Marx
Adults Politics
Karl Marx remains deeply important today not as the man who told us what to replace capitalism with, but as someone who brilliantly pointed out certain of its problems. The School of Life, a pro-Capitalist institution, takes a look.
What Ever Happened To Saving The Rainforest?
Adults Politics
The efforts to save the Amazon rainforest actually did save it. However, new threats have arisen to combat conservation efforts.
What If We Have A Nuclear War?
Adults Politics
What would happen if a nuclear weapon was dropped near you?
Post-Truth: Why Facts Don't Matter Anymore
Adults Politics
Why we can't seem to agree on what's true when it's easier than ever to check.
Why the metric system matters
Adults Politics
For the majority of recorded human history, units like the weight of a grain or the length of a hand weren't exact and varied from place to place.
Britain is leaving the EU. Here's what that means.
Adults Politics
The UK has voted to leave the European Union, what will happen next?
What does it mean to be a refugee?
Adults Politics
About 60 million people around the globe have been forced to leave their homes to escape war, violence and persecution. The majority have become Internally Displaced Persons, meaning they fled their homes but are still in their own countries.
Who Owns The Moon?
Adults Politics
Space-ownership is still a major unresolved issue that deserves attention.