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Juneteenth
History of Juneteenth
Governance in Hard Times
What kind of government handles tough times best? Find out here!
Fear and Fear-Mongering
What are the signs of fear-mongering? How can we fight fear? Find out here!
Memorial Day
Showing respect for those who fought, even when they fought and killed those on your side is hard – and necessary. When a women’s memorial association in Columbus, Mississippi, decorated…
Problem-Solving is Still Possible
Bipartisan problem-solving in Oregon? Find out why & how here!
Competing Rights
How should a republic deal with competing rights? Is there a good answer? Find out here!
Unconstitutional
What does it mean when something is unconstitutional? Why does it matter? Find out here!
On Spring Break!
We will be back. Until then, be good, and be good to each other.
Federalism & Polarization
What aspect of federalism could impact polarization? Find out here!
Federalism & Tyranny
Does American federalism promote or prevent tyranny? Find out here!
Federalism & Unequal States
How does federalism affect equality between states? Find out here!
Federalism & Trust
Can federalism impact trust? Find out here!
The President’s War Powers
What are the president’s war powers? Find that out – and more – here!
Neither Sport Nor War
Which is the better metaphor for politics – sports or war? Find out here!
Federalism & Accountability
Is accountability helped or hindered by federalism? Find out here!
Federalism Pros & Cons #3
How does federalism encourage policy innovations? Find out here!
Federalism Pros & Cons #2
Can federalism help competition? Click here to find out!
Thoughts on MLK Day 2022
Choices you can make for America.
Read about them here.
Federalism Pros and Cons
Is federalism always win-win? We start the discussion today. Click here.
States & National Policy
Can the states influence national policies? Find out here!
Coercive Federalism #2
How was revenue sharing a reaction to coercive federalism? Click here to find out!
Coercive Federalism
In what ways is federalism coercive? Click here to find out!
Cooperative Federalism
How does cooperative federalism differ from dual? Get the answer here!
What Does Doing a Good Job Mean?
Which makes a better legislator? Fighting or working together? Find out here.
Dual Federalism
What are the advantages of dual federalism? Find out here!
Revenue with Strings Attached?
How does the federal gov’t share revenues? Click here to find out!
Patria y Vida: Homeland and Life
What island nation wishes for an end to dictatorship? Find out here.
Federalism Has Changed
Has federalism changed? Find out here!
From Fighting to Solutions: AllSides
Where can you read all sides to a story?