Students for Change: English I Legal Reform Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jenny Leckey
Inspired by their novel study of To Kill a Mockingbird, freshman English I students at HCS Early College High School embarked on a podcast research endeavor. Students researched modern topics and the legal issues associated with them. They spoke to experts in the field and developed their own legal solution suggestions.
Discussion about gun violence and police brutality in the United States. Individual stories are explored in detail.
This episode focuses on the laws associated with animal cruelty. The punishments associated with this crime is explored along with different perspectives on the issue.
This episode focuses on the controversial topic of undocumented immigration in the United States. The hosts explore different legal perspectives on the issue and possible solution. The episode includes an interview with a local immigration lawyer who offers a unique perspective on the issues as well as resources.
This episode focuses on the Patriot Act and debates the legal benefits and negative consequences of the act. The hosts explore the history of the act and debate on its necessity in 2017.
This podcast episode takes a look at the history of the LGBT movement for equal rights and the legal aspect that was involved in the movement. It discusses how persona opinion and bias influenced the movement. It discusses the Civil Rights Act and the reform that led to marriage equality.
This podcast takes a look at the system that juvenile offenders are put through when convicted of a crime. They talk about possible reforms and solutions. The podcast includes an interview with a Corrections Officer that works with juvenile offenders.
This podcast explores the topic of Domestic Violence and the legal issues and limitations that exist in our current system. The hosts focus on victim rights and possible legal changes that can be made.
This podcast explores the controversial topic of undocumented immigrants in the United States and the impact it has on children. It explores the Dream Act and discusses multiple viewpoints concerning immigration rights.
This podcast explores the Patriot Act and the legal aspect and impact it has on citizens. Hosts debate the moral implications of the act, as well as the benefits and negative consequences of the act.
This podcast explores the controversial topic of cloning. The hosts explore the legal side of the issue and how personal bias can influence the law.
The topic of Domestic Violence is discussed. How does bias within the legal system impact victims? The podcast includes an interview with a lawyer who practices domestic violence law.
This episode focuses on the struggles associated with the LGBT movement and the legal progress connected to the movement. It includes an interview with a community activist who relays first-hand accounts of bias and legal strife associated with the movement.