History

The Democracy Test: 'Why Democracy?'
Political philosopher Danielle Allen says democracy answers the basic human desire to shape our own lives, and that our democracy will be revived by civic engagement.
'Rush': The other Founding Father from Philadelphia named Benjamin
Stephen Fried's biography argues that Benjamin Rush -- a pioneering physician, writer and a signatory to the Declaration of Independence -- belongs on the historical tier of Benjamin Franklin.
APM reports documentary: Order 9066 (Episode 2)
Episode 2 of the APM Reports documentary, "Order 9066," about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. This episode focuses on the War Relocation Authority, which tried to extract loyalty pledges from those incarcerated and enlist them for military service.