RNC

Terrorizing Dissent

Interesting Videos

Invalid Litter Dept - More free videos are here

Interesting Videos

Christian Denominations

http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations.htm

Cleaning workers march

DO Something

Party Platforms and Candidates

1) Look at the various "planks" (positions on an issue) in the "platform" (The overall set of beliefs of the party) what are some examples of each party's platform(pick 2-3 from each party).

2) Pick one issue on the national level, how does each party feel about it. Do they give examples of how they plan on dealing with the issue?

3) Pick one issue on the local level, how does each party feel about it. Do they give examples of how they plan on dealing with the issue?

4) Do you think that there are some issues in which a local party may disagree with the national party? Can you think up an example?

5) Pick an election race, (governor, representative etc) and visit the webpages of the candidates how do they compare and contrast on issues?

6) If you have time left, check out the third party websites. What good ideas do they present?
It should be noted right now the governors race is really close with the Independence Party, GOP and DFL candidates all in the running.
Recent polling:
Dayton 40 percent
Emmer 38 percent
Tom Horner 15 percent
5 percent are still undecided.

7) Check out Project Vote Smart


National Democratic Party Platform

National Republican Party Platform

MN Democratic-Farmer-Labor Platform

MN Republican Party

What about a third party?

Independence Party

The Resource Party

Green Party

Grassroots Party of MN -Chris Wright for Governor

Independent-Progressive -Michael Cavlan for Representative

Ecology Democracy Party of MN

Independent Party -Lynne Torgerson for Representative

Three Branches of Government project

Legislative

Government Made Easy: Legislative Branch
Whitehouse.gov Legislative Branch
USA.gov legislative branch
Think Quest Legislative Branch
Congress for Kids
House of Representatives
US Senate

Judicial

Whitehouse.gov Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Think Quest Judicial Branch
US Courts
Government Made Easy Judicial Branch

Executive

Think Quest Executive Branch
USA.gov Executive Branch
The Whitehouse
Whitehouse.gov Executive Branch
Government Made Easy: Executive Cabinet
Government Made Easy Executive Branch

Shamanism and Animism & Indigenous Stories

Shamanism Websites
-Shaman Links

-Animal Spirits

-Shamanism FAQ

FERRIS BUELLER's DAY OFF


DEAD POET'S SOCIETY


THE WIRE


SCHOOL OF ROCK

Debate?

In your notes answer the questions provided.











In what way is a court scene similar to a debate?



((In this scene Tom Cruise's character is a military lawyer trying to uncover the "truth" of what happened to a soldier (who died). Jack Nicholson's character was the commanding officer on the base and was responsible for the soldier's well being.))





A casual conversation or an argument

What is Robin Williams' character's argument?





How does Martin Sheen's character (the president) handle the ideological argument that "Governor Ritchie" makes.

"We don't need a Federal Department of Education (or national government programs)... let the states decide."




Justice Affirmative Action

Innovative Theater as a Tool of Social Change

The Yes Men







The Church of Life After Shopping (formerly known as the Church of Stop Shopping) is an activist performance group based in New York City, led by Reverend Billy, the stage name of Bill Talen. Using the form of a revival meeting, on sidewalks and in chain stores, Reverend Billy and his gospel choir exhort consumers to abandon the products of large corporations and mass media; the group also preaches a broader message of economic justice, environmental protection, and anti-militarism, protesting sweatshops and the Iraq War. Though it continues its street theatre activities, the Church has also appeared on stage and has toured internationally.

Grab Bag

Stimulator

Viktor Fankl

Fallacies

Senate hearings on education

Oil Spill

TEA PARTY!!!!!!!!!

Pictures from the Tea Partiers





The Contract from America






The Tea Party Patriots

Some of the Philosophy behind "Tea Party" liberty

Funding of Tea Parties

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Education

Microfinancing and reprap

KIVA



RepRap 3d Printer

More Ideas to change the world

Timeline to healthcare (check out some of the articles from each decade)

The case for change (pick a couple of states)

Hans

Water in the World

LIFESAVER ADVERTISEMENT/CAMPAIGN FOR HAITI

Lifesaver Systems Jerrycan in Haiti from OB UK on Vimeo.




Young People are Changing the World: Roots and Shoots Foundation

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/03192010/watch3.html

Minneapolis Neighborhoods

Minneapolis City of Lakes

The Wiki

Some links from ABOUT.COM

Mini Neighborhoods

look up YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce (businesses)

Europe and What Not

Italy During the Italian Renaissance:

Geography, Regions Project

To Help you with your research

GEOHIVE Global stats

CIA WORLD FACT BOOK

CONTINENTS OF THE WORLD

CLIMATES OF THE WORLD

LONELY PLANET TOURISM GUIDES

SHEPPARD SOFTWARE GAMES TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND POLITICAL AND PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE REGION

WORLD ATLAS

AFRICA

ASIA

AUSTRALIA

SOUTH AMERICA

Civil War Music

Mongol (The movie about the rise of Genghis Khan)



Mongolia Today




Mongolian Music


Mongol Empire map timeline