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Videos

1. “Hollywood Rip Ride Roller Coaster Accident Woman Injured at Orlando Theme Park.” (August 3, 2013). Local news story about an accident and the fact that the federal government does not regulate these rides. (Time: 1:38)

2. Meet the Press debate on Climate Change with Bill Nye the Science Guy and Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn. Should the United States develop policy? (Time: 11:39)

3. “Polarization Around Social Identity is Shaping the Future of Politics.” (July 20, 2013). Brookings Institution video with speaker Laura Olson explaining demographic and cultural changes and how they affect politics. (Time: 2:40)

4. “Coal 101: What’s Wrong with Coal?” a video by the nonprofit Sierra Club, taking a position on the use of coal in the United States. (Time: 2:18)

5. “Business Owner” by an interest group, America’s Power.org, taking opposite position by promoting use of clean coal. (Time: 0:33)

6. Wisconsin policy conflict over Governor Walker’s bill to severely restrict collective bargaining by public employee unions. What is the role of conflict in policymaking? (Time: 8:29)

7. “Is Google a Monopoly?” (June 8, 2012). Wall Street Journal Opinion. Good debate starter—What makes a monopoly? (Time: 3:07)