Common sense goes a long way in solving problems and in making life livable. You have it, or you most likely wouldn’t be a regular or visitor to this page. Here at Common Sense Civics and Citizenship, we apply sound judgment to practical matters in everyday life, including the rule of law. I’m guessing that […]
New Seminar!
Hey Everyone! I’ll be speaking next month at a seminar called “Our Founding American Documents.” I will focus on the importance of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and how they apply to our lives today. What kind of questions do YOU have about the U.S. Constitution? What do you think people misunderstand about […]
Don’t Put Your Eggs In One Basket
Your mother was right. Don’t put your eggs all in one basket. Roger. Copy that. Except we, as a country, didn’t. I was stunned to learn how much of our supply chain comes from China. Take, for example, our footwear. Ninety percent of it comes from China. (Hello, Brazil, Italy, and Spain? This is the […]
You Make It Look Easy
Alert! This is NOT an article about Michael Bloomberg. He is a Democrat party candidate for President and has caused quite a stir with his description of the process of farming back in 2016. But wait. This is an education page, not a political analysis page. Let’s look at the process we have in place […]
President’s Day ??
It’s President’s Day! How about taking a virtual tour of Mount Vernon? Or viewing the historical White House on your computer? There are also opportunities to do tours of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Mount Rushmore right from your favorite chair. Just do a search of the term that catches your eye, grab a […]
This Week: The Debt, The Electoral College and Manifest Destiny
We have hit the hot button on some topics this week that have generated a lot of discussion on the Common Sense Civics and Citizenship Facebook page. Perhaps you have been involved in the Electoral College debates. Or, maybe you wonder who is going to pay the bill for all the government program proposals. Many […]