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Philip K. Howard: Four Ways to Fix a Broken Legal System

February 1, 2010 (over 14 years ago)

In this talk, Philip K. Howard describes the current state of the US legal system. He shows its effects on the daily lives of the people. He is also advocating four propositions to counteract this issue and discusses them here.

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Source: TED

Barack Obama: The President Addresses Joint Session of Congress

February 24, 2009 (about 15 years ago)

Barack Obama's address during the joint session of congress sheds a light on the path towards reclaiming economic stability and away from the economic crises America has been facing.

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Source: The White House

George Washington: Proclamation against Opposition to Execution of Laws and Excise Duties in Western Pennsylvania

August 7, 1794 (over 229 years ago)

President George Washington outlines various incidents of disorder prior to declaring the power of the President to call upon a militia to enforce the law.

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George Washington: Proclamation of Militia Service

September 25, 1794 (over 229 years ago)

President George Washington calls on militias of multiple states to quell an uprising in Western Pennsylvania (The Whiskey Rebellion) to insure that a small proportion of the United States shall not dictate to the whole Union and order will be restored.

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Gever Tulley: 5 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do

March 1, 2007 (about 17 years ago)

In this educational talk, Gever Tulley tells us about the Five dangerous things you should let your children do. He first talks about Tinkering school, then about how ridiculous child safety regulations are right now. He proceeds with the five dangerous things and gives insight on why we should l...

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Source: TED

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