Thank you for returning to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. This week’s newsletter we examines a few important constitutional issues before us. Sometimes, I think we fail to address these issues because very few people talk about current events from an American view of law and government; that is, they think politically, not constitutionally. So, […]
Stealth Liberty Grab?
Civics lessons are right in front of us, but the national headlining events between August 31 and September 11, 2021, have given those lessons third place, understandably so. But now, Americans are beginning to ask questions. We didn’t forget that speech to the nation last week on September 9. And, we haven’t forgotten our Americans […]
What In the World Is Going On Here?
Yes, I feel it, too. What is going on in the nation? It’s been hard to discuss the Constitution when our country is grieving and a whirlwind is swirling around us. Frankly, one reader confided in me that they are confused. Since this is Common Sense Civics and Citizenship, let’s emphasize “common sense” as we […]
Immigration Matters
Immigration Matters Ever wonder how immigration got to the place where it is today? Some careful study on the issue shines a light on what happens when the Constitution is stretched to say things it doesn’t say. First, you may remember that the word “immigration” never appears in our U.S. Constitution. If it’s not in […]
The Times They Are a Changin’
Welcome back to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. Thank you for spending a few moments of your valuable time here. My goal is to teach American civics and citizenship with a view of the U.S. Constitution in mind. Seems like many treat the Constitution as too hard to understand or old-fashioned. Here, we treat it […]
Who Are“We the People”?
“We the People” is us, not the government. Recently, a prominent public official said that “We the People is all of us.” When public servants are not in their official roles, i.e., mowing the lawn, doing carpool, grocery shopping, a day at the beach, they are “We the People.” When they serve in their official […]
