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The Role of Political Commentators.
The Role of Political Commentators: A Romp Through the Rhetorical Jungle 🦁🐒🌴 (Lecture Hall Doors Slam Open with a Dramatic WHOOSH, followed by a cacophony of coughing and the rustling…
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Fact-Checking in Politics.
Fact-Checking in Politics: A Hilariously Serious Lecture 🧐 Professor: Dr. Truthinator (yes, really. My parents were enthusiastic about accuracy) Course: Political Shenanigans 101 (Advanced Fact-Checking Module) Required Textbook: Common Sense…
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Originalism vs. Living Constitution: Approaches to Constitutional Interpretation.
Originalism vs. Living Constitution: Approaches to Constitutional Interpretation (A Lecture in Three Acts, with Intermissions for Laughter and Contemplation) Introduction: The Great Constitutional Cook-Off 👨🍳👩🍳 Alright, settle in, settle in!…
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Citizen Journalism and Politics.
Citizen Journalism and Politics: From Shouting into the Void to (Maybe) Changing the World 📢🌍 Alright, settle down class! Grab your avocado toast (because apparently, that's what makes you millennials,…
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Certiorari: Requesting a Higher Court Review a Lower Court’s Decision.
Certiorari: Requesting a Higher Court Review a Lower Court's Decision - A Legal Comedy in Three Acts (and an Encore!) (Disclaimer: This lecture is for educational purposes and should not…
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The Impact of Social Media on Politics.
The Impact of Social Media on Politics: A Lecture That Won't Put You to Sleep (Probably) (Cue dramatic music and a slide with a picture of a bewildered politician staring…
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The Impact of the Internet on Politics.
The Internet Ate My Politics: A Lecture on the Wild West of Digital Democracy 🤠 (Slide 1: Title Slide - Image: A pixelated donkey and elephant riding a rocket ship…
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Habeas Corpus: Challenging Unlawful Detention.
Habeas Corpus: Challenging Unlawful Detention - A Lecture That's Not a Prison Sentence 😜 (Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and not legal advice. If you're actually imprisoned, call…
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The Impact of Television on Politics.
Lights, Camera, Democracy! The Impact of Television on Politics: A Crash Course (with Popcorn) 🍿 (Professor Armchair, PhD - purveyor of mildly controversial opinions and purveyor of excellent snacks) Alright,…
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Collateral Estoppel: Preventing Relitigation of Issues.
Collateral Estoppel: Preventing Relitigation of Issues - A Legal Gladiator's Guide ⚔️ (Lecture Hall doors swing open, revealing a podium adorned with a tiny gavel and a slightly-askew Roman helmet.…