Americans nationwide are talking about an invasion. What is an “invasion” anyway? You may not have the correct answer if your definition comes from a politician, the press, or a professor. When dealing with words in the Constitution, like “invasion,” we cannot automatically ascribe today’s meanings (or feelings) to the same word as it was […]
Americans Ask Questions
Americans ask questions and they need answers. What if a new American asked you to help them find information about one of our Founding Fathers, another friend tried to convince you to join a brand new political party, and your Jr. High students wanted to know if we could just make a law to stop […]
We Remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let’s do a retrospective of the sights and sounds of that era. (If you were not yet born, recall the most important fact you learned about MLK’s work). Remembering Martin Luther King’s Work I remember these beautiful thousands of people dressed in Sunday best, singing “We Shall […]
When the Chain of Command is Broken
Why is everybody all a buzz about a chain of command being broken in the federal government? Indeed, there are other people (lots of other people) who will eagerly step up in an emergency, especially in a military or defense situation. Now, there’s a civics issue involved here, so let’s discuss it. What is the […]
Your Questions About a Convention of States
This is an article I wrote last year that may help clarify your questions about a Convention of States. Let’s explore this topic with the help of Article V and Constitutional Study author Paul Engel’s writings. The Accurate Term For a Convention of States First, the most accurate term for a Convention of States is […]
Reflections and Corrections
As we begin a new year, it’s time for some reflections and corrections. Please know how grateful I am for all of you who read, interact, or have subscribed to the weekly newsletter. One post, in particular, generated a lot of interest. (“The Concept of Three Branches of Government and Why It Matters.”) https://civicsandcitizenship.org/three-branches-of-government-and-why-it-matters/ However, […]