Will December 7th, 1941 be “a date that will live in infamy?’ Not if we don’t pause, reflect on the lessons of history, and pass it on to our children. This week, I taught a Jr. High Civics lesson on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to my students. They were particularly interested in the wreckage of […]
When the Colonies Tried Communism (and it failed)
Let’s talk about a time in our early American history when the Colonies (specifically, the Pilgrims) tried Communism, which failed. A point often overlooked is that what goes around comes around. It seems like Americans are being sold Communism all over again (which, by any other name, is still Communism). With this in mind, our […]
A Time of Thanksgiving
Welcome back to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship! At this time of Thanksgiving, please know how thankful I am for your participation in reading this blog or even stopping by to see what area of civics and citizenship we are covering each week. Thank you! Thanksgiving is a holiday of gratitude. We look back to […]
America Will Survive
America will survive. Some of you have written to me that, as a country, you think we are doomed. Last week, I heard this while driving: “America has had problems before. We solved the problems. It will be good again.” This sentiment resonates with me. I believe America will survive. Things will be good again […]
Competing Ideologies
I don’t get it. There are competing ideologies, and many Americans want it both ways. It’s so bizarre. The Competing Ideologies Our young people chant pro-death slogans against the innocent. Have these people ever studied real history or science? Perhaps if colleges taught an actual body of knowledge and promoted patriotism (i.e., love of one’s […]
Veterans Day
November 11, Veterans. Day. Conversation about real American heroes is in short supply today, so let’s take a moment to discuss the importance of the Veteran. Why is Veterans Day important? Your first reaction might be, “Who would ask such a thing? Of course, the Veteran is important!” But why should you care? These eternally […]
