Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a beautiful day of thanks and celebration. I was with family out of state, so there is only one article this week and it is an eye-opener. For all of you who thought “lobbyist” is a dirty […]
The Duty of “Civic Duty”
Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. Courts and the justice system are in the spotlight big-time this week. Maybe you watched wall-to-wall coverage of the Rittenhouse trial… or maybe not. One thing for sure, we are all reminded of our civic duty, which isn’t really taught much these days. We cover […]
Justice, Freedom, Lawlessness, Immorality
If it wishes to remain free, what country allows its citizens to burn, loot, and commit absolute mayhem if the jury’s verdict in a case doesn’t agree with their demands? That’s not a peaceful protest. It’s criminal. It’s not presenting grievances to the government. Instead, it’s a show of force from the streets that in […]
The Court of Law? Or the Court of Public Opinion?
Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. It was so uplifting to see Americans participating in events like the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the 246th birthday of the Marines, and Veteran’s Day. If you were wondering what is happening in America, these commemorative events tell us. They […]
Celebrating Our Military
It’s a big week for our armed forces. You won’t want to miss three opportunities to celebrate our military members. Some special events are underway. First, a heartfelt thank-you and congratulations to our United States Marine Corps as they celebrate 246 years of service to our country. We are deeply grateful to our Marines for […]
Mandates and More
Welcome back to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. Last week, it was an amazing week in America. We talk about two of the main topics-America’s response on election day and the national mandates in this newsletter. Let’s begin with mandates. I have received positive feedback for explaining this from an educational point of view in […]
We’ve Only Just Begun
In my last Common Sense Civics and Citizenship article, I ended by saying, “We’ll fix what is wrong. We will start by taking back our children, schools, and our supply chains.” On November 2, 2021, we took back our children, our schools, police departments, and more. Next up are the supply chains. Hopefully, the fuel […]
When Government Blames You, the Citizen
Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship’s weekly newsletter, where we have been discussing freedom -or lack thereof, this week, and what we can do about it. Our first article addresses some blame and shame being tossed around at American citizens. Americans don’t take lightly to government’s accusations that they are to […]
Triggered By the National Archives? Seriously??
Just when you think you’ve heard it all… You haven’t until you’ve heard that the National Archives’ Task Force on racism recommends “trigger warnings” for the Rotunda, which houses the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The report came out earlier this year but it has resurfaced. The National Archives […]
Is Freedom Working As Intended?
That’s a question I heard the other day, and it’s one we should ponder. After all, human beings get the treatment they allow. So, if you know your rights and stand up for them, freedom is working as intended. If you know you are being manipulated and you speak out, freedom is working as intended. […]
Speak Up!
Welcome back to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. Speak Up! That’s our focus this week. I hope you find these articles instructive and encouraging as you exercise your First Amendment rights. Someone asked me if we are allowed to criticize any public official at the highest levels. Imagine not knowing your rights or the extent […]
Who Does It Better?
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 […]
