Politics & Current Events   

The student will get a framework of AI’s beginnings, then explore where it has evolved to today and learn about the possibilities of what AI is capable of doing in the future.

New remote workshop. Format includes lecture.

Real democratic participation is under threats from authoritarian efforts. This course will explain the main threats, their historic origins, voter suppression, claims of fraud, gerrymandering, federalism, campaign finance laws, social media effects, Christian nationalism, Islamophobia: all explained and possible solutions to all threats.

Repeat in-person course with new content. Format includes lecture and discussion.

Today, armed conflicts are ongoing around the world. At times, it may seem that there are no rules in war. Fortunately, there are rules in war, and they can make a difference. Even War Has Rules is a dynamic discussion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and how it governs armed conflict. It will address topics such as:
• The sources of law and rules that apply to armed conflicts
• The fundamental principles of IHL that guide the development of these rules
• How IHL protects people and places during armed conflicts.
By the end of the class, participants will achieve a general understanding of IHL and will be better able to evaluate the actions of parties to armed conflicts. New in-person course. Format includes lecture and discussion.

This course investigates the effect of Supreme Court decisions on our nation. Emphasis on how the court was established and how it has changed over the years. Emphasis on the current efforts of the Supreme Court and the effects of those decisions. Close explanation of efforts to reform the Supreme Court. 

Repeat in-person course with new content. Format includes lecture and discussion.