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Learning Links:

To learn more about topics of interest to the class or about the people and events mentioned in the selected articles and essays, click on the following links:

The Republican National Committee

From the website...."We work together to realize the progressive vision of our country’s founders. MoveOn is a service – a way for busy but concerned citizens to find their political voice in a system dominated by big money and big media."

From the website...."A nonpartisan opinion research and civic engagement organization helping Americans explore and understand critical issues since 1975."

From the website...."Why Tuesday? is a bipartisan effort to increase voter participation in our electoral process by moving our federal Election Day from the first Tuesday in November to the first Saturday and Sunday of the month."

Rush Limbaugh is the original. He is a conservative commentator who completely changed the nature of politics and political commentary in this country.

Progressive talk radio network with streaming audio features provocative conversation, interviews and political satire

This is the premiere conservative TV news network. Some of the noted conservative commentators are Bill O'Reilly and Brit Hume.

Tesla Master of Lighting (http://www.pbs.org/tesla/) An interactive site on which you can learn about Tesla's life in  "Life and Legacy," explore key inventions in "Inside the Lab, " read highlights of from the discussions of Tesla experts, and explore further resources about this amazing man.
Not For Ourselves Alone: A story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony (http://www.pbs.org/stantonanthony/)  Explore the women's movement and learn about these two important women through video, articles, essay, and historic documents. Join discussion groups and explore the current political state of women in "Where Are We Now."