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United We Stand: The Power of Participation

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Recently, a relatively new American citizen, whose agenda includes abolishing prisons and defunding the police, won the nomination for New York City mayor. In California, there is a mayor, via social media, allegedly calling upon criminal gang members to stand up to ICE. Apply the Principles of Self-Government We the People get the government we vote for. Elections have consequences. If we understand this, we will also understand the divisiveness in our country. We may not like the person our city, state, or country elects, but the American way is to accept those results and move forward by working to make our country better through an understanding of our founding documents. Next, we apply these principles of self-government first to our lives, then work toward applying them in our city, state, and country. The next step is to vote consistently and constitutionally.  Act Patriotically Following this critical step of voting, we then act patriotically. You may not feel …

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Understanding Civics: What is History’s Role?

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My recent articles have generated an interesting question. As an example, see https://civicsandcitizenship.org/who-controls-america-states-or-federal-government. History buffs want me to include former times to show where and how they believe our country deviated or went off the rails in their opinion. They strongly desire me to shed the light they have on the issues. Why would I leave out the history that does a deep dive into how things got to be the way the American government operates today? History and Civics: United, But Different My Civics Focus Study History, Engage in Civics  Study history as we engage in civil discourse about civics and the Constitution. If something sparks a thought, you might search for that topic to see if there is a historical background. Also, I encourage you to reflect on your own role as a citizen. Are you actively exercising your rights and responsibilities? Have you exercised your First Amendment rights to speak, peaceably assemble, …

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United We Stand: The Power of Participation

Recently, a relatively new American citizen, whose agenda includes abolishing prisons and defunding the police, won the nomination for New York City mayor. In California, there is a mayor, via social media, allegedly calling upon criminal gang members to stand up to ICE. Apply the Principles of Self-Government We the People get the government we […]

Understanding Civics: What is History’s Role?

My recent articles have generated an interesting question. As an example, see https://civicsandcitizenship.org/who-controls-america-states-or-federal-government. History buffs want me to include former times to show where and how they believe our country deviated or went off the rails in their opinion. They strongly desire me to shed the light they have on the issues. Why would I […]

Unity Over Division: A Call to Action

Washington’s Warning: A Timeless Truth George Washington, our first president, warned against Americans dividing into political parties and factions in his farewell address, on Saturday, September 17, 1796.  “However [political parties or factions] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by […]

Embrace America’s Founding: A Call to Unity

Many Americans wonder, “How did we get where we are today?” They acknowledge that things have gone “off the rails.” We the People must embrace America’s founding principles instead of trying to change her into something she is not. Let’s challenge ourselves for a moment.  The Imperfection of Generations Accept the fact that no generation […]

Your Guide to Legislative Engagement

How can the American people do their due diligence with legislation that is too voluminous for even the congressmen and their staff to get through? That is the question from one of our patriot participants this week. She writes: “What about keeping up with contemporary legislation? Our Representatives – who are paid to do this […]

Embracing the Spirit of Flag Day

(This post had over 3,500 “likes” this week on Facebook, so I’m repeating here and in my weekly update. I hope you find it encouraging. 🇺🇸) “As long as we stand united under the American flag, there is no challenge we cannot overcome. It is a symbol of our resilience and strength.” – Unknown Flags for […]

Who Controls America? States or Federal Government?

Have you noticed the protestors who believe the states ultimately control America? Are these people correct? Who controls America? It’s not a “who” but a “what,” as we are a nation of laws, not of elected officials’ desires. The U.S. Constitution and the duly elected officials governing under its authority control our government. See Article […]

Unmasking Myths: The Role of Judges

Do you know the role of Judges? Our constitutional illiteracy shows up in misconceptions about their job. You might be surprised by the truth behind the Judge’s role in our Constitutional Republic. Let’s take a look: Authority Myth  1. Judges do not have the authority to make laws. That authority belongs solely to the Legislative […]

Embracing Our Civic Duty Today

Sometimes we have to dig a little deeper to find out about our American heritage. The Presidential Oath: Is It a Shared Responsibility? “. . . But he who takes the oath today to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States only assumes the solemn obligation which every patriotic citizen, on the […]