Explaining the Primaries
You may have realised that the US Primary season kicks off today with the Iowa Caucus and is followed next week by the New Hampshire primary. In case your knowledge about how the primary process...
Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn - Twins?
An interesting attempt here by BBC Political Reporter Brian Wheelerto draw comparisons between Democrat Bernie Sanders and Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Engaging Lesson Starter - Conveyor Belt Memory Game
Here's a fun and engaging lesson starter for your next Government and Politics lesson called 'Conveyor Belt Memory Game' (hat tip to Paul Hoang from Sha Tin College in Hong Kong for the...
How to become the Presidential Nominee
A pupil remarked to me the other day, that the race to the White House is a 'little over the top'. They are of course right, too many in the UK, when comparing the race to the our own, are rightly...
Will capitalism destroy democracy?
TED talks are always worth watching, and this one from Yanis Varoufakis entitled "Capitalism will eat democracy - unless we speak up" is no exception. The transcript is here, and you can watch his...
Votes for women in the UK - a brief history
The Parliament Education service has produced two short videos outlining the impact of suffragettes and their efforts in securing the vote for women.
The difference between the UK, GB and England
One of my biggest bugbears as a politics teacher was student confusion between the UK, GB and England, and misuse of the terms. This short video helps to clear up some of the confusion.
China's progression towards liberalism
The Economist magazine has put together a helpful chart that shows key dates in China's transition away from Mao's version of communism and towards the "social market" that it has today - useful...
1946 and the making of the modern world
If you've not yet picked up a copy of Victor Sebestyen's excellent book "1946: The Making of the Modern World", then it's worth adding to your wishlist, especially if you teach Ideologies or Global...
What is a caucus and how do they work?
Monday will see the first major step in the US Presidential Race the famous Iowa Caucus. However, except to those who participate within the caucus itself it can be a bit of mystery as to exactly...
Democrat Race 2016: Inside Bernie Sanders' Iowa Ground Operation
A fascinating insight here into the scale and detail of a campaign ground operation in a Presidential Race.
Road to the White House - Explained
This upbeat video from Sky News is a good scene-setter for students who will be studying and following the 2016 Presidential Race. The key dates and events are highlighted.
The National Rifle Association - the most influential pressure group in the world?
We often call the President of the United States of America the most powerful person in the world. That person is the leader of the biggest economy, biggest army and largest nuclear arsenal on the...
The European Union Explained
With the coming EU Referendum in Britain, and a deal potentially being reached next month, now is perhaps a good time to talk about the European Union. In this small mini-series of blog posts, I...
Should Parliament temporarily move out of London? Surely it's not that grim up North?
Further plans to relocate Parliament during a planned refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster have been revealed (click here for a new article from The Guardian). However, it would appear that...
Five Ways the 2016 Presidential Election Is Different From 2012
A thought-provoking short video here from the WSJ which compares and contrasts the 2012 and 2016 Presidential Race to identify significant points of difference.
How Bloomberg Could Shake Up the 2016 Presidential Race
Could Billionaire Michael Bloomberg run as an independent candidate in the 2016 Presidential Race?
The Barbarism and Violence of ISIS - Explained
Why does ISIS engage in such barbarism? This video from the BBC seeks to explain.
Primacy factors influencing the EU referendum
According to a UKIP spokesperson, ethnic minority voters are more Eurosceptic than people assume, so campaigners for Britain to leave the EU should seek their support.
Timing of EU Referendum important says Sturgeon
Scottish National Party Leader Nicola Sturgeon has warned David Cameron that any truth in the rumours that the promised referendum on the EU might take place this May would be a mistake and...