civil rights

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civil rights

The U.S. Constitution and constitutional law

Breaks down each section of the Constitution and its amendments, and provides a concise overview of the field of constitutional law as it is applied around the world and in various forms of government.

Understanding the rights of the accused

Traces the history of the rights of the accused, examines seminal precedents and related ideological debates, and discusses interpretations of laws.

The amendments to the Constitution

Bill of Rights and beyond
Narration, interviews, computer graphics, live action, and archival footage are used to explore the origin, history of interpretation by courts, and future implications of the United States constitutional amendment that guarantees freedom of speech and establishes separation of church and state.

The Bill of Rights

a living document
Examines the history of the Bill of Rights, and discusses the motivating factors which led to its creation, as well as its impact on the country.

Rights & responsibilities

2019
Explores the different rights and responsibilities around the world, including what the moral and legal rights are, how they are recognized, and more.
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Unequal

a story of America
2023
"Interconnected stories present a picture of racial inequality in America, showing systemic discrimination in all areas of society and showing the unbroken line of Black resistance to this inequality"--Provided by publisher.
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We dream a world

2024
"The granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King delivers a stirring tribute to her grandparents that speaks to children everywhere about her hopes for a new future"--Provided by publisher.
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Bayard Rustin

2021
A brief biography of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who helped organize the March on Washington in 1963.

How to be a disability advocate and ally

2023
This book explores how to be an ally and advocate, and how to be inclusive in everyday life.

Disability pride

2023
This book explores disability pride, self-advocacy, and person-first language.

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