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Political Issues and Opinions
The emergent adults in your US Government class can become informed, self-aware voters. This activity enables them to form an opinion about particular political issues then identify themselves on the political spectrum. Informed and...
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Day 5 - Bible - Ideology and Christian Perspective
Eighth graders compare and contrast liberals and conservatives. In this Christian instructional activity, 8th graders discuss the definitions and views of liberals and conservatives. They read statements to find which side they would...
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Courting Controversy?
Students consider their own personal opinions on divisive issues. They examine the confirmation of Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and investigate issues from different ideological and philosophical perspectives.
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The Political Spectrum
Tenth graders learn the political spectrum through a template. They learn the definitions of the following 5 words as they each relate to change: reactionary, conservative, moderate, liberal, and radical.
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Are You a Liberal or a Conservative?
Young scholars take an Internet quiz that categorizes their placement on an ideological spectrum. They, in groups, define liberal and conservative.
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Liberal.ca: The Liberal Party of Canada
This resource outlines the Liberal Party's political platform and strategies for implementation. A wealth of information is provided through text, original documents, and multimedia.
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William Ewart Gladstone 1809 1898
This article gives chronological detail of the career of British Prime Minister William Gladstone. It offers a brief timeline and very little information about his private life.
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Young Liberals of Canada
Political parties in Canada have a separate membership category for young people. Traditionally young people between the ages of 16-30 years old are members of the Youth wing. Lower fees for membership and activities targeted for the...
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Democracy Now
Internet counterpart of the daily news program hosted by bestselling author and journalist Amy Goodman. She tackles the stories the mainstream media is not covering. Content of the site is more liberal and progressive, but that does not...
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L'humanite
The official paper of the French communist party, l'Humanite offers a selective view of French news (mostly social and political news). It opens with an op-ed column. Excellent to contrast with Le Figaro (the Conservative paper).
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L'humanite
The official paper of the French communist party, l'Humanite offers a selective view of French news (mostly social and political news). It opens with an op-ed column. Excellent to contrast with Le Figaro (the Conservative paper).
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The Progressive Magazine
Homepage of the national magazine for peace and social justice, THE PROGRESSIVE. Read recent news regarding social justice here.
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"The Liberal Consensus and the Throwaway Society", Paper
Although the main thrust of this essay is about the legacy the Liberal Consensus View has had on the environmental movement of the present, the author gives and overview of the main issues of the liberal consensus for the period from...