Government and Politics   

The History of the Witch explains how the Catholic Inquisition, more specifically Bishop Kramer, invented the word "witch" and used it to persecute female healers - midwives, herbhelists, etc.

The American Constitution has become a major hindrance in forming popular majorities that can govern. This course will explore various proposals to amend the Constitution. 

You’ll want to have a front seat in the 2024 Primary Election season with Terry McAteer. This 11 week series of classes will cover the Iowa caucuses in January through California’s Super Tuesday primary in March. All classes will be recorded and sent to participants so you’ll never miss out on the action. Weekly, Terry will cover polling, election analysis, candidate ads and some inside scoops from the campaign trail.

This class will explore the Republican Party which has changed dramatically over this past decade. We will read scholarly pieces about the GOP and discuss the political philosophy from Christian Nationalists like Marjorie Taylor-Greene to "old fashioned" fiscal conservatives such as Paul Ryan. Reading is required for this discussion-based class.

This class will explore the Republican Party which has changed dramatically over this past decade. We will read scholarly pieces about the GOP and discuss the political philosophy from Christian Nationalists like Marjorie Taylor-Greene to "old fashioned" fiscal conservatives such as Paul Ryan. Reading is required for this discussion-based class.

The war in Ukraine is still occurring. Yet, we know that all conflicts must come to an end in time. What phase of the war is Ukraine in now? Is Ukraine closer to victory? What is the priority for Ukraine: peace or victory? Is it still a war between Ukraine and Russia, or has the World's involvement developed it into a global conflict? Should the countries that contributed with military aid and humanitarian relief be involved in the recovery of post-war Ukraine? These questions are up for discussion in this two-hour class.

The war in Ukraine is still occurring. Yet, we know that all conflicts must come to an end in time. What phase of the war is Ukraine in now? Is Ukraine closer to victory? What is the priority for Ukraine: peace or victory? Is it still a war between Ukraine and Russia, or has the World's involvement developed it into a global conflict? Should the countries that contributed with military aid and humanitarian relief be involved in the recovery of post-war Ukraine? These questions are up for discussion in this two-hour class.