We the People have spoken. We, the ultimate decision-makers, have the constitutional right to choose our leaders. The United States is a bottom-up, not a top-down, organization. We govern indirectly through the leaders we directly select, a power that rests solely in our hands. When we don’t like the country’s direction, We the People change […]
Enjoying Election Night Tradition Without the Tension
How are you gearing up for the election night? What’s your game plan? Here are a few options, which one resonates with you the most? – Hunker down with your favorite snacks, clicker, and a cell phone – Go to work and check in on the returns during break time – Party hearty with plenty […]
The Laws That Govern U.S. Elections
Ever wonder where all the laws governing our elections are found? I know what the Constitution says, but what about U.S. Law? Let’s make sense of it all. With AI’s (1) help, I researched this topic to organize these laws and statutes in my mind. The national laws governing presidential elections are primarily based on […]
Don’t Skip the Vote: The Value of Planning Ahead
Voting early? I tried it for the first time, and it worked beautifully. Our early voting took place in the town area where illicit activities are known to occur. However, at 2:30 in the afternoon, there were no distractions whatsoever. The people lining up to vote were carefully and quietly assembled. The line moved steadily, […]
Words That Make You Think—and Those That Don’t
Some sayings make me stop and think. I jot these down and let them roll around on my desk and in my mind for some time. Other twistings of the English language irritate me. Join me as we consider these latest missives. Freedom Requires Honesty “A free government requires honesty to remain free.” Why must […]
Will the Real Christopher Columbus Please Stand
(This is a reprint of an article I published a couple of years ago. Its goal is to refresh our knowledge of Christopher Columbus instead of relying on hearsay). Think you know a lot about Columbus? After all, many of us rely on stories from childhood or on contemporary professors for an assessment of Columbus. […]
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, […]
The Rise of Political Violence At Home and Abroad: How It Affects Americans
The author looks at the rise in political violence today and its effect on Americans.
Should Florida or the FBI Lead the Investigation on 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt?
The author takes a look at state vs federal jurisdiction in the second assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life.
Should the Constitution Remain Timeless or Adapt to Changing Times?
Should the Constitution change? The author gives
relevant points to consider about our Constitution’s future in this crucial debate.
Keeping Your Kid American In a Changing World
How do you keep your kid American in our changing world? The author gives detailed suggestions on how you can impact your child’s civics education.
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 […]
