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Marijuana Legalization and Curbing Mexican Drug Violence
Beau Kilmer and Richard Lee debate the potential effects marijuana legalization in California could have on Mexican drug cartels. Kilmer cites that California only accounts for a small percentage of the cartels' revenue, while Lee counters that legalization in California could lead to legalization nationwide.
Running time: 209 seconds
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The Disadvantages of Industrial Agriculture
Eric Schlosser believes that industrialized food systems are far too reliant on fossil fuels, in production and in food miles. It is policy in Europe and the US to give subsidies to agribusiness. However, in the UK and the US, organic farming is now most profitable sector of agriculture.
Running time: 199 seconds
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A World Leader
Great teachers from outstanding universities give instruction on federalism in this video from Thinkwell's online American Government series. In this video we discuss: A World Leader
Running time: 662 seconds
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Bruce Yandle Talks About the Bootlegger and Baptist Coalitions
While serving as the Executive Director of the Federal Trade Commission during the Reagan years, Bruce Yandle developed a theoretical framework he called "Bootleggers and Baptists" to help make sense of regulatory dynamics. As the old story goes, when Baptists lobby for dry Sundays, it's the bootleggers who benefit. Yandle's insight was to point out that "bootlegger and Baptist" coalitions are surprisingly common in US politics.
Running time: 435 seconds
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Notable Speeches for Analysis: Jesse Jackson
A video about a notable speech from Jesse Jackson in this video from Thinkwell's online Public Speaking series.
Running time: 832 seconds
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Civil Rights Legislation: 1960s and Later
Great teachers from outstanding universities give instruction on federalism in this video from Thinkwell's online American Government series. In this video we discuss: Civil Rights Legislation: 1960s and Later
Running time: 738 seconds
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Student Speeches for Analysis: Incorporating Electronic Visual Aids
A video about incorporating electronic visual aids in this video from Thinkwell's online Public Speaking series.
Running time: 343 seconds
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Learn About 9/11 Attacks Conspiracy Theories
This short video about 9/11 attacks conspiracy theory, includes claims about security contractors and their connection to the Bush family
Running time: 188 seconds
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The Global Economy and the U.S.
Great teachers from outstanding universities give instruction on federalism in this video from Thinkwell's online American Government series. In this video we discuss: The Global Economy and the U.S.
Running time: 629 seconds
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The Case Against Water Privatization
Water privatization is a terrifying phenomenon, says John Todd. The privatization of the world's water resources by multinational corporations results in increased costs and poorer service. Bottled water is also a threat to free water. Big businesses increasingly control access to clean water.
Running time: 230 seconds
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