What Is The Dissident Project?The Dissident Project is a non-profit speakers bureau that connects immigrant speakers who fled authoritarianism with American High School students at no cost. Their speakers hail from countries like Venezuela, Hong Kong, Eritrea, North...
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Month: November 2024
Both Sides: Greedflation Revisited
Prices have risen over the past few years, but who's really to blame? Is it just inflation, or are big corporations using inflation as an opportunity to raise prices and reap higher profits? Does the data reveal a trend of corporate greed, or are the numbers being...
Fostering Civil Discourse in the Classroom
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONA recording of the Stossel in the Classroom webinar on fostering civil discourse in the classroom, featuring John Stossel, Ellie Avishai, and Kristi Kendall. Recorded October 30, 2024.RELATED VIDEOS[dpdfg_filtergrid custom_query="posts_ids"...
How Thanksgiving Teaches the Economics of Sharing: The Tragedy of the Commons Explained
Thanksgiving provides a perfect opportunity to teach the concept of the Tragedy of the Commons—a crucial idea in economics and environmental science. By examining the history behind the Pilgrims' early years in America, educators can help students understand this...