Poe's Honors American Government

Poe's Honors American Government Welcome to the social networking portal to Professor Poe's Honors American Government class, where Alachua County's best students become its greatest citizens.

This course will focus on the foundation of the American Democracy. We will learn about the origins of the democratic form of government, explore the concept of natural rights and the social contract, study the Constitution and look closely and the history of civil rights. In addition, we will begin to understand the relationship between politics, government, political parties and interest groups and the media.

A good article on racial disparity in hiring. This fits well with the conversations we have been having on civil rights.
03/21/2016

A good article on racial disparity in hiring. This fits well with the conversations we have been having on civil rights.

Race remains a major obstacle for African-American job seekers, even those with degrees from respected colleges.

Evidence of discrimination against people with disabilities. In 2015.
11/02/2015

Evidence of discrimination against people with disabilities. In 2015.

Employers were less likely to respond to applicants who said they had a disability, researchers show.

Fight for your right to vote!
10/06/2015

Fight for your right to vote!

The activists hope to make S.F. the first major U.S. city where 16- and 17-year-olds can cast a ballot.

This is timely based on the class discussion we had on sexual harassment and gender equality.
10/29/2014

This is timely based on the class discussion we had on sexual harassment and gender equality.

Ten hours of walking around New York City, 100 catcalls and one huge problem. Rob Bliss of Rob Bliss Creative makes viral videos for a living and decided to use his craft to shine a light on street harassment, a pervasive issue affecting females ...

As we celebrate the 25th year of the web, is it time we establish a basic bill of right for the world?
09/08/2014

As we celebrate the 25th year of the web, is it time we establish a basic bill of right for the world?

Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web 25 years ago. So it’s worth a listen when he warns us: There’s a battle ahead. Eroding net neutrality, filter bubbles and centralizing corporate control all threaten the web’s wide-open spaces. It’s up to users to fight for the right to access and open…

A great piece on the relationship between money and our republic.
04/15/2013

A great piece on the relationship between money and our republic.

There is a corruption at the heart of American politics, caused by the dependence of Congressional candidates on funding from the tiniest percentage of citizens. That's the argument at the core of this blistering talk by legal scholar Lawrence Lessig. With rapid-fire visuals, he shows how the fundin...

03/21/2013

EXTRA CREDIT opportunity. Congressman Ted Yoho will be holding his first town hall meeting since taking office. It will be held this Friday from 3:30-5:30 at his Gainesville office (5000 NW 27th Court). Reaction paper due by Sunday at midnight.

An interesting look at various electoral systems around the world. Or: Vote for the Pope!
03/11/2013

An interesting look at various electoral systems around the world. Or: Vote for the Pope!

Joshua Tucker of the Monkey Cage points to a new website designed to collect information on voter behavior in various electoral systems and educate the public about different systems. Here’s the rundown, from University of Montreal political scientist André Blais:

02/12/2013

Extra credit opportunity tonight! Watch the State of the Union address by our President and write a reaction paper (guidelines can be found on Angel). Due by 8 PM, Sunday.

02/04/2013

Test day change! The first exam for AMG 0081 will be given on Thursday, 2/7. This is one day earlier that what is indicated on your course calendar.

01/25/2013

Please remember to read chapter 2 this weekend and submit your quiz by 7am on 1/19. Have a great weekend! -LP

01/23/2013

Please remember to bring your copy on the Declaration of Independence to class today. -LP

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