The colonists were no slackers. We read about their work ethic and strong will to govern themselves this week to prepare for our Independence Day celebration. They didn’t take separation from the mother country lightly. Our Founders even said, “Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient […]
Independence Day Prep
Welcome! Thank you for returning to Civics and Citizenship as we take a look at a few ideas to prepare for our Independence Day celebrations. Guarding our liberty is no longer the “elephant in the room” but an action item on the minds of many Americans. Also, how do we prepare the conversations that may […]
Guarding Liberty
How do we guard and keep liberty? We must pass on our history to our posterity through primary source documents. What did historical figures actually say? What did they actually do? Why did they do it? If you only get your knowledge of history from what other people tell you in books and media, you […]
Choose Truth Every Time
Thank you for returning to read our weekly newsletter. I’ve been listening to the news as always, but I have changed where and how I consume the news. I don’t want to follow narratives that are handed down from media executives and adopt their views as my own. I want to hear the facts and […]
Federalism Explained
A question I get asked a lot is why different states have different rules. Like, why does Florida do things one way and California operate differently? Why is CC licensing easier in Utah than in Illinois? Why aren’t the vote-ing systems precisely the same in all 50 states? It’s called “federalism.” I’ll explain it this […]
What Is Going On Here?
Welcome back (or for the first time) to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship! Always glad to be a part of your day. Have you noticed? Americans are stepping up and taking action. I not only hear about it, I am actively looking for fellow citizens who are standing up for American principles in their communities […]
The “Unity” In Community
What do you do when there is a blight in your neighborhood? Who ya gonna call? (If you answered, “Ghostbusters,” you’re dating yourself 🙂 Every now and then, we visit a citizenship issue that pertains to living in community with our fellow Americans. Notice the word “unity” in community. Today’s topic fits right in. A […]
Different Philosophies of Government (and why ours is the best)
Thank you for opening this newsletter and returning to learn about the foundations of our government. I’m always glad to have you here. It’s not America’s first rodeo with alternative philosophies of government like socialism, communism, and progressivism. Every generation tends to think that their generation is the one to experience the best or worst […]
Work Pays!
You are gifted like no other. Developing your unique talents means that you have invested in yourself and have a great deal to share with your community and country. No one else can do the work like you can in the way that you can. Developing yourself and your unique giftedness is an act of […]
Memorial Day 2021
I hope you are enjoying the extended weekend. This week, we are exploring Memorial Day, it’s meaning, and how citizens remember those who gave it all so we could be free to celebrate. If you have lost a loved one or friend in service to our country, please know we are pausing to remember their […]
On Memorial Day, Americans Remember
“The United States became a great nation because of its people and its principles.” Wish I could remember where I read that because the truth of it stays with me. People continually express in the comments how concerned they are for our country. I can only tell you that I look every single day for […]
Defending Our Freedoms
Welcome back to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. It’s always a pleasure to learn together about American civics and how we live out our citizenship. Topics for this week were right in my “wheelhouse.” The more I defend our Founding American Documents, the more I grow in knowledge and respect of what we have been given. […]
Harry and the First Amendment
Assimilation is an integral part of living in America. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, England, is a new resident of the United States. As good neighbors and common sense citizens, let’s help a guy out, shall we? He thinks our First Amendment is “bonkers.” Just to help us to better understand the Prince, Oxford […]
Heard On the Street
Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. Americans are openly admitting and confronting the many and sudden changes in our culture. I hear of more people attending city council meetings and speaking up at school board meetings. This week, I wrote about the human need to be free. We also discuss ideas […]
The Pursuit of Freedom
People crave freedom. We know that all too well. If you’ve raised children, you “get” it. If you’ve lived in the United States for any length of time, you’ve experienced it. If you were born here, it’s in your DNA. How many of you know someone moving to where they can inhale an independent spirit […]
