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Public Transportation: Who Needs It? (Part 1)
This 1968 educational film starring actor Paul Lynde and LA newscaster Ralph Story was produced and distributed to libraries, schools and community groups by the Southern California Rapid Transit District (1964-1993) in advance of a 1968 ballot initiative.
Duration : 0:8:29
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Punk-rock meets politics: American system is powerless
What happenned to America, the land of the free? Well some think it’s been bought by mega corporations. The frontman of the left-leaning band ‘Strike Anywhere’ believes the system is in total charge with even Presidents owned by corporate money before they ever step into the Oval office. Thomas Barnett shared his views with RT.
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Tony Abbott wins Liberal Party leadership (Part 1/3)
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Duration : 0:9:0
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Toobin: Can We Please Cut The Suspended Campaign Crap?
Jeffrey Toobin on CNN’s Situation Room, September 25, 2008
Duration : 0:3:0
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FRONTLINE | “Obama’s Deal” | Trailer | PBS
http://www.pbs.org/frontline/obamasdeal FRONTLINE takes viewers behind closed doors to witness the hand-to-hand combat between the White House, lobbyists and Congress over healthcare reform in “Obama’s Deal,” airing Tuesday, April 13 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings).
Healthcare reform was the first big policy deal taken on by the Obama administration. Many say the young president [...]
Charles Kesler on the Grand Liberal Project
In a sweeping review of American political history, Kesler outlines the grand liberal project begun a century ago. It is a project, he asserts, that has expressed itself in three distinct waves: political liberalism, economic liberalism, and cultural liberalism. Kesler further maintains that Barack Obama seeks nothing less than to complete and perfect [...]
US ends political campaign spending limits
The US supreme court has issued a landmark ruling that will change the way US election campaigns are financed.
By a 5 to 4 vote, the court lifted long-standing limits on corporate spending in political campaigns, opening the door for private entities to flood the political marketplace with corporate money.
Al Jazeera’s John Terrett explains why it [...]
Madeleine Albright – On Women in American Politics
Complete video at: http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=1428
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses difficulties faced by women in positions of political power. This excerpt is taken from a roundtable discussion entitled “Women and american politics,” and was recorded at the 2007 Aspen Ideas Festival.
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Women and American Politics: A Roundtable with discussants: Rep. Jane Harman, John Dickerson, Sec. [...]
Nick Clegg on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg speaks to Jane Garvey as part of the Woman’s Hour Winning Women’s Votes initiative. Listen back to the full interview at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/01/2010_06_mon.shtml
Duration : 0:9:20
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How to Run for Office: Political Campaign Tips : How to Plan a Political Campaign
Watch an introduction to creating a political campaign in this free political video for potential politicians from our government and public relations expert.
Expert: Jim Goettler
Bio: Jim Goettler has Extensive experience with organizations requiring a wide variety of management and interpersonal skills including special event coordination.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
Duration : 0:1:25
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