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Crisis and Citizenship: Teaching Students to ‘Think and Do” Like Americans

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I took the opportunity to teach my junior high civics class and my High School U.S. Constitution class some lessons from the recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The overriding theme during our discussion was "How to Think Like an American" in a crisis. I used posts from X (formerly Twitter) as a springboard for our conversation. I used the role of social media (a method they could relate to) as one way to be connected and informed during a crisis. Some adults complained that the traffic was too great, they couldn't get their thirteen animals to safety, or they had nowhere to go. First, Think and Then Do First, we don't sit around waiting for someone to help us. As Americans, we "Think and Do." One participant complained that all of this evacuation stuff was too much of an effort. Other participants on "X" stressed, encouraged, and even admonished her to leave NOW. The best encouragement was an American man who said he had acreage, parking, and RV facilities, too. He …

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When Disaster Strikes, We the People Step Up

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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene is more than a nightmare. Have you seen the devastation being reported? When Disaster Strikes, We the People step up to help. It's hard to imagine living in those conditions for over a week, let alone indefinitely. But let's remember Americans are among the most generous people on the planet. Neighbors are the first responders in areas where help has yet to show up. It is reported that the federal government is finding civilian help to be an encumbrance to their disaster relief efforts. However, civilian aid is not just crucial; it is the backbone of relief efforts. Is it now illegal in this country to "love your neighbor"? If you could offer life-saving help in areas with no passable roads and no electricity, should you be told to stand down while your neighbors suffer? Let's apply some common sense, as this website is educational and not political. We the People are the backbone of this country. We rejected monarchy almost 250 years ago. If …

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Crisis and Citizenship: Teaching Students to ‘Think and Do” Like Americans

I took the opportunity to teach my junior high civics class and my High School U.S. Constitution class some lessons from the recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The overriding theme during our discussion was “How to Think Like an American” in a crisis. I used posts from X (formerly Twitter) as a springboard for our […]

When Disaster Strikes, We the People Step Up

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene is more than a nightmare. Have you seen the devastation being reported? When Disaster Strikes, We the People step up to help. It’s hard to imagine living in those conditions for over a week, let alone indefinitely. But let’s remember Americans are among the most generous people on the planet. […]

How to Choose a President: It’s More than Looks or Labels

It has always amazed me that people choose a President based on outward appearance rather than their loyalty to the Constitution, fundamental beliefs about America, or contributions to our country. More Than The Look of Apparel For example, about 20 years ago, people gravitated toward the “look” of cornflower blue collared shirts with rolled-up sleeves, […]

Would You Choose Security Over Liberty?

Would You Choose Security Over Liberty? Is Your choice security over liberty? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Throughout history, people have chosen their security over liberty. History has shown us that it is a choice with disastrous consequences. Once you’ve lived free, you never want to return to the yoke of slavery, […]

Labor Day Thoughts

Americans don’t seem too excited to talk about Labor Day. Many are out of a job, not by their own choosing. Hard-working people are watching their savings dwindle. Others are sick and tired of the chaos going on in our country. Still others (I talked to a 30-something yesterday) want “this election stuff to be […]