This documentary tells the story of three ethnic groups which, though they inhabit the same territory, have...
This documentary tells the story of three ethnic groups which, though they inhabit the same territory, have different cultures and traditions. But with one c...
Sanitary and living conditions for an estimated 2,000 homeless people along Los Angeles’ Skid Row are so severe that...
Sanitary and living conditions for an estimated 2,000 homeless people along Los Angeles’ Skid Row are so severe that the United Nations recently compared them to Syrian refugee camps. How does extreme poverty persist in one of the country’s most expensive real estate markets? NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports. This is part of an ongoing series of reports called 'Chasing the Dream,' which reports on poverty and opportunity in America.
Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to solve society's biggest problems? Michael Porter admits he's...
Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to solve society's biggest problems? Michael Porter admits he's biased, as a business school professor, but he wants you to hear his case for letting business try to solve massive problems like climate change and access to water. Why? Because when business solves a problem, it makes a profit -- which lets that solution grow. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more.
In a thought-provoking talk, Nat Ware makes the case that charities have been put in a box for far too long. We have...
In a thought-provoking talk, Nat Ware makes the case that charities have been put in a box for far too long. We have expectations of charities, he says, and ...
Professor of leadership, diplomacy, and negotiation, Valon talks on the importance of self- awareness through...
Professor of leadership, diplomacy, and negotiation, Valon talks on the importance of self- awareness through sharing his multidisciplinary education and int...
Some 1.2 million asylum applications were made in Europe in 2015. To put that figure into context, this summer more...
Some 1.2 million asylum applications were made in Europe in 2015. To put that figure into context, this summer more than 300,000 applications were made.That'...
What if all lawyers had a chance to experience the legal system as the unjustly accused do?
Laurie L. Levenson,...
What if all lawyers had a chance to experience the legal system as the unjustly accused do?
Laurie L. Levenson, is a Professor of Law, William M. Rains Fellow, the David W. Burcham Chair in Ethical Advocacy, and Director of the Center for Legal Advocacy at Loyola Law School. She teaches evidence, criminal law, criminal procedure, ethics, anti-terrorism, and white collar crime. She served as Loyola's Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from 1996-1999. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Professor Levenson is also the Director of the Loyola Center for Ethical Advocacy. Professor Levenson was the 2003 recipient of Professor of the Year from both Loyola Law School and the Federal Judicial Center.
Netra Unni Rajesh built her first real science lab in her parents' basement when she was just 14. She went on to...
Netra Unni Rajesh built her first real science lab in her parents' basement when she was just 14. She went on to study and perform research at the University of Toronto, MIT and CalTech. Now she shares her ideas about how to inspire our youth to pursue STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.