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Category: Civic Education

Memorial Day

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

May 27, 2023ffademocracyLeave a comment

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…

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New! Do You Like Learning By Email?

April 25, 2023ffademocracyLeave a comment

We help American adults understand and explain the value of our system of government and how, together, we can protect and improve the foundations of trust in our republic. To…

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Federalism Fights

April 14, 2023ffademocracyLeave a comment

How did the framers think about federalism and what has changed since their time?

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Feeling Distrustful?

April 1, 2023ffademocracyLeave a comment

How can Americans work together even if they don’t trust each other?

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What Weird New Case Involved the Separation of Powers?

March 19, 2023ffademocracyLeave a comment

Sometimes, lawsuits include surprising lessons about how our government is meant to work. The State of New Mexico v. Alexander Rae Baldwin (2023) certainly does. The case has yet to…

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Student Loans & Separation of Powers

March 5, 2023ffademocracyLeave a comment

What does the separation of powers have to do with student loan forgiveness?

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Our Right to March

February 4, 2023ffademocracy1 Comment

Our right to march was hard won.

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Thoughts About MLK Day 2023

January 14, 2023ffademocracyLeave a comment

Some things to think about on MLK Day and every day.

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Bill of Rights Day: Dec. 15

December 11, 2022ffademocracy2 Comments

Why does the Bill of Rights matter? Find out here!

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Check Out Our Course on the Presidency

December 4, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

When the framers created the presidency, they were intent on solving two trust-related problems.  One problem was how to harness political competition for the public good without the polarizing consequences…

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Thanksgiving 2022

November 22, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Here’s why we are grateful this Thanksgiving!

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Republic or Democracy?

November 19, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Is the US a republic or democracy? Find out here!

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Short Course on Federalism

November 5, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

What is federalism? What are the pros & cons? Learn here!

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Economic Value of the Republic

November 2, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Is the economy tied to the state of democracy in our republic? Find out here!

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The Value of Free & Fair Elections

October 29, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

The people who best know the value of free and fair elections are those who spent time living without them.

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No Consequences from Fear-mongering?

September 27, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

No consequences to fear-mongering?

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Constitution day 2022

September 17, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Should it be easy to change the Constitution?

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In Places Like These …

September 11, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

What is politics like in places like Cambodia and Nicaragua?

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Loyal Opposition

August 30, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

What’s the value of a loyal opposition?

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A History Lesson

July 3, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

What happened on August 6, and why does it matter? Find out here!

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Fear and Fear-Mongering

June 6, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

What are the signs of fear-mongering? How can we fight fear? Find out here!

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Federalism & Polarization

March 27, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

What aspect of federalism could impact polarization? Find out here!

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Federalism & Tyranny

March 13, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Does American federalism promote or prevent tyranny? Find out here!

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Federalism & Unequal States

March 6, 2022ffademocracy1 Comment

How does federalism affect equality between states? Find out here!

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Federalism & Accountability

February 6, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Is accountability helped or hindered by federalism? Find out here!

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Federalism Pros & Cons #3

January 30, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

How does federalism encourage policy innovations? Find out here!

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Federalism Pros & Cons #2

January 23, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Can federalism help competition? Click here to find out!

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Article 4 & Federalism

October 31, 2021ffademocracyLeave a comment

Find out what Article 4 has to say about federalism!

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Republic or Democracy 2

April 19, 2021ffademocracyLeave a comment

Why did the framers have a problem with direct democracy?

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More Ways to Hold the Line

March 8, 2021ffademocracyLeave a comment

Here are more ways you can help.

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