Choosing to Participate

18 in 08 and Civic Participation

jenniferg — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:58:46 -0500

Former Facing History student, David Burstein, directed the film 18 in 08 about the effort to mobilize young voters in the 2008 presidential election. This trailer offers brief explanations of why so many young people don't go to the polls to vote.

A Toolbox for Preventing Genocide

rachel — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:28:54 -0500

During April 2004, commemorations across the world marked the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide in which more than 800,000 Tutsis and some Hutus were slaughtered in a bloody 100-day rampage. The commemorations were marked by solemn pledges from diplomats and human rights activists to never allow another "Rwanda.

Albie Sachs, Freedom Fighter

eva — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:11:58 -0500

Alumnus Jesse B. Encourages People to Make a Difference

eva — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:17:35 -0500

American Idealist Lesson 1: What Is an Idealist?

rachel — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:06:53 -0500

American Idealist Lesson 2: Sargent Shriver and Public Service

rachel — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:59:44 -0500

American Idealist Lesson 3: Participation through Public Policy

rachel — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:43:59 -0500

American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver

rachel — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:52:19 -0500

Anthony Lewis Speaks about Free Speech

eva — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:59:19 -0500

Bea Gotthelf, Civil Rights Activist, Recalls the Civil Rights Movement

eva — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:47:21 -0500