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Election Central
Keep up with with election news, study the history and process of elections, learn about voting rights, and engage in classroom debates with these videos, activities, and lesson plans.
Elections & Civics
As the nation’s most trusted news source and leader in local journalism, PBS and its member stations have the unique ability to cover elections and civics from all perspectives.
Examine the priorities of a politically diverse Latino electorate for the 2024 election.
VOCES: Latino Vote 2024
Meet the new generation behind the largest Latino voter registration mobilization in Texas history.
Our Texas, Our Vote
American Voices: A Nation in Turmoil
A special on the lives, fears and hopes of Americans from the pandemic to the polls.
American Voices: A Nation in Turmoil
2024 National Conventions
Follow special coverage of the Republican and Democratic national conventions.
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2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 1 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 1 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 1 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 2 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 1 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 1 | PBS News special coverage
2024 Republican National Convention | RNC Night 1 | PBS News special coverage
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State of the Vote
Documentaries and shows to help understand the current political landscape.
Unravel the complexities of the Electoral College through four 2020 presidential electors.
One Person, One Vote?
Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover
Margaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore voting systems across the United States.
Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
An election-year examination of the moments that shaped Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
The dueling stories of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as they battle for the presidency.
The Choice 2016
The Fight Against Voter Suppression (A Brief History)
A brief history of voting rights in America and the impact of voter disenfranchisement.
The Fight Against Voter Suppression (A Brief History)
How Did Opinions Get In Our News?
It's not always easy to spot the difference between facts and opinion.
How Did Opinions Get In Our News?
Why One Historic Indian Boarding School is Now...Good?
Tai Leclaire explores the dark legacy of Indian boarding schools and mascots.
Why One Historic Indian Boarding School is Now...Good?
How Food Fuels Political Movements
Community organizer KJ Kearney learns about the link between food and freedoms.
How Food Fuels Political Movements
Why Do We Have Political Parties?
John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to.
Why Do We Have Political Parties?
How Hip-Hop speaks Truth to Power: Then and Now
How does Hip-Hop's history of championing underserved communities continue, today?
How Hip-Hop speaks Truth to Power: Then and Now
The Fiery History of Banned Books
Let's explore how the seemingly innocuous book has survived centuries of the ban hammer.
The Fiery History of Banned Books
Juneteenth: Freedom and the Fine Print
We explain the origin of Juneteenth and focus on 3 "Fine Print" areas of Freedom.
Juneteenth: Freedom and the Fine Print
6 Surprising Facts About the 19th Amendment
2020 marks 100 years of National Suffrage for women in the United States!
6 Surprising Facts About the 19th Amendment
Why Are There SO Many Confederate Monuments?
Danielle looks at Confederate and Union Civil War monuments.
Why Are There SO Many Confederate Monuments?
Why Does the Government Need to Know My Race?
Why does the government care about race?
Why Does the Government Need to Know My Race?
An intimate look at the everyday lives of activists fighting for racial equality.
Behind the Activist
Leading Women in History
Explore trailblazing women who had outstanding roles in public life - from athletes, artists & more.
The First Black Woman to Run for Vice President of The U.S.
Charlotta Bass was the first Black woman to run for Vice President of the United States.
The First Black Woman to Run for Vice President of The U.S.
Ida B. Wells was a prominent journalist who exposed racial violence in the South.
Ida B Wells : The Advocate
Jeannette Rankin: The First Woman Member of U.S. Congress
Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Jeannette Rankin: The First Woman Member of U.S. Congress
Jovita Idar: Mexican American Activist and Journalist
Jovita Idar was a Latina journalist who worked for an end to segregation and racism.
Jovita Idar: Mexican American Activist and Journalist
Martha Hughes Cannon: The First Woman State Senator
Martha Hughes Cannon was a historic state senator and public health pioneer.
Martha Hughes Cannon: The First Woman State Senator
She was a Civil Rights Activist and Co-Founder of the NAACP
Mary Church Terrell was a suffragist, civil rights activist and co-founder of the NAACP.
She was a Civil Rights Activist and Co-Founder of the NAACP
She was a Daredevil Performer & Advocate for the Blind
Sonora Webster Carver (1904-2003) was one of the most famous horse divers in the world.
She was a Daredevil Performer & Advocate for the Blind
Grace Abbott: Social Work Pioneer
Grace Abbott spent her life fighting for the rights of women, children and immigrants.
Grace Abbott: Social Work Pioneer
Queen Lili‘uokalani - The First and Last Queen of Hawai‘i
Queen Lili‘uokalani was the first sovereign queen, and the last monarch of Hawai'i.
Queen Lili‘uokalani - The First and Last Queen of Hawai‘i
Sissieretta Jones was a Trailblazing Black Opera Singer
Sissieretta Jones was the first Black woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.
Sissieretta Jones was a Trailblazing Black Opera Singer
The First American Indian Doctor
Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first American Indian woman doctor.
The First American Indian Doctor
Annie Smith Peck: Record-Breaking Mountaineer
She was a record-breaking mountaineer, educator and suffragist.
Annie Smith Peck: Record-Breaking Mountaineer
Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician
Gladys Bentley was a musical sensation and gender identity pioneer.
Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician
The First American-Born Chinese Woman Doctor
Margaret Chung became the first American-born Chinese woman doctor in 1916.
The First American-Born Chinese Woman Doctor
She was a leader of the American labor movement
Rose Schneiderman was a pioneering labor organizer and suffragist.
She was a leader of the American labor movement
She was the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S.
Tye Leung Schulze was the first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election.
She was the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S.
Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star
Anna May Wong spent her acting career resisting racism and typecasting in Hollywood.
Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star
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Empower your student citizens with this collection that teaches civic knowledge along with skills such as analyzing civic engagement and taking part in civil discourse.
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You, Me & Community
Introduce your young learners to basic civics concepts from making your voice heard in school with Arthur to exploring the process of voting with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
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Citizen Nation
Retro ReportSupport high school students to participate confidently in civic life by teaching essential skills and strategies for civic engagement, critical thinking and respectful communications.
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Curated, free, curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lessons, and more for teachers and students.
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Civics 101
This series of short videos produced by Nebraska's PBS station helps students understand the basic concepts of local and national government.
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Be MediaWise—Lessons to Teach Media Literacy
Media literacy lessons that teach specific fact-checking skills to help students sort fact from fiction online.
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U.S. History Collection
Understand U.S. History with culturally inclusive resources that bring the major people, events, and trends in history alive, while integrating often untold stories into the curriculum.
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PBS NewsHour Classroom
These Daily News Lessons take best-of clips from the PBS NewsHour broadcast and pairs them with discussion questions, lesson plans, and stories developed specifically for students.
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Stop, Think and Choose!
This song from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood can help children remember to stop and think before they make a choice.
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Arthur Citizen D.W.
D.W. learns what it means to be an American citizen from Buster and Arthur
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City Island: Town Hall
Watt and Windy attend a town hall meeting to discuss what should be done with an empty lot in City Island, and learn the importance of public spaces the whole community can enjoy.
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You Me & Community: Together we're the Key
Celebrate all of the people, places and processes that make up our communities, our cities and our country.
