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History of Socialism in America

History of Socialism in America

Season 3 Episode 18
9:20
Why Do We Say "African American"?

Why Do We Say "African American"?

Season 3 Episode 19
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Why Do We Have Political Parties?

Why Do We Have Political Parties?

Season 3 Episode 21
11:11
Evolution of Law Enforcement

Evolution of Law Enforcement

Season 3 Episode 23
13:39
The History of Reparations

The History of Reparations

Season 3 Episode 24
14:12
Did Europeans Enslave Native Americans?

Did Europeans Enslave Native Americans?

Season 3 Episode 25
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Farewell

Farewell

Season 3 Episode 26
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Episode 5: The Calling

The Calling

Season 4 Episode 5
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When Whales Could Walk

When Whales Could Walk

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Origin of Everything

The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law

Season 3 Episode 17

Laws are intended to maintain order and promote justice, but what happens when those laws promote and spread discrimination and bigotry? Today Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law, tracing its origins in colonialism all the way to present-day court cases like Obergefell v. Hodges. This is the second video in our examination of legal discrimination in the United States.