Should parents have a say about the content of their children’s education? It’s a Constitutional issue, so let’s talk about it. I’ve been sitting on the idea for this article for almost a week. Since this site is not a political page but an educational one, I want to examine it from the original intent […]
What’s In That Bill??
Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. Just when you thought things couldn’t get any crazier, we break it down. Did you ever want to know what is in a spending bill that Congress wants to pass, especially if it’s a mega long one? I hope today’s entry will be an eye-opener […]
Expressions of Freedom Are All Around Us
(If you are a regular reader of my newsletter, you may recognize the first paragraph. As you continue reading, you’ll notice I’ve added additional expressions of freedom for our mutual encouragement). Last weekend, I attended the Ryder Cup, a championship golf event involving the best of the best golfers from the United States and the […]
Wish I’d Said That!
Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. I’m writing this from the Ryder Cup, a championship golf event involving the best of the best golfers from the United States and the European Union. What a great thing to see Americans being proud to be Americans, i.e., a sea of red, white, and […]
Jobs Jobs Jobs
There’s a lot of talk about changes going on in our country. Have any significant changes come to your city? I’ve noticed for about a month now, grocery store shelves are left wanting with empty spaces to fill—the same as it was in spring of 2020. I wondered about that but didn’t question it until […]
About that Article V Convention…
Article V deals with the amendment process. Either two-thirds of both houses of Congress can propose an amendment OR two-thirds of the state legislators (34 states) can call a Convention of States. Such an Article V convention would have an agenda limited to a specific agenda for a specific purpose to amend a specific provision […]
Stealth Liberty Grab?
Civics lessons are right in front of us, but the national headlining events between August 31 and September 11, 2021, have given those lessons third place, understandably so. But now, Americans are beginning to ask questions. We didn’t forget that speech to the nation last week on September 9. And, we haven’t forgotten our Americans […]
What Now?
Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. After we recollect, it’s time to gather our thoughts, strap our boots on, and move ahead. Our first article in the newsletter this week is driven by the seeming sense of sadness and defeat in the culture. There’s plenty of reason to be hope-filled, and […]
Twenty Years
Twenty years, and we still recall the tragic events to the smallest detail, just like it was yesterday. Twenty years and my Jr. High civics class wasn’t even a thought, let alone born, at that time. Twenty years, and as of August 31, we weep. We expected to triumph, to make the world a better, […]
Thoughts On Labor Day 2021
Labor Day seems to have a different meaning this year. It doesn’t seem the same as other years. I want to fly my flag and treat it as a national holiday for healing rather than celebrate work and the traditional end of summer. Anyone else feeling this way? We have a hurricane, tornado, and storm […]
What In the World Is Going On Here?
Yes, I feel it, too. What is going on in the nation? It’s been hard to discuss the Constitution when our country is grieving and a whirlwind is swirling around us. Frankly, one reader confided in me that they are confused. Since this is Common Sense Civics and Citizenship, let’s emphasize “common sense” as we […]
Stand and Deliver
Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. I’m especially grateful for your participation this week. Perhaps Americans have found some points of agreement. We don’t like to leave our own behind. We support our military. We want to complete the mission with success. With this in mind, here are two articles pertaining […]
Looking for the Courageous
When is the last time you read a story about American greatness? Been a while, no? We may not even realize it, but we are hungry for stories of courage, bravery, success, valor, honor, and outstanding citizenship. We need those stories right now. I believe there are many behind-the-scenes American hero stories that will emerge […]
Afghanistan-Follow the Money
Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. Afghanistan is top of mind for Americans this week. Like many of you, I am in disbelief over what we have heard and learned. In today’s newsletter, we take a look at this incredible situation from a common sense civics and citizen perspective. Let’s begin […]
We Need Answers
August 18, 2021 Afghanistan I have always said that the life of the leader sets the course for the people. While running errands yesterday, I noticed how unusually unsettled people were in the stores, parking lots, and streets, not to mention the back-to-school shoppers. Americans are affected by this turn of events, just like they […]
