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…

Center for Free, Fair, and Accountable Democracy
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…
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…
How did the framers think about federalism and what has changed since their time?
How can Americans work together even if they don’t trust each other?
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…
What does the separation of powers have to do with student loan forgiveness?
Our right to march was hard won.
Some things to think about on MLK Day and every day.
Why does the Bill of Rights matter? Find out here!
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…
Here’s why we are grateful this Thanksgiving!
Is the US a republic or democracy? Find out here!
What is federalism? What are the pros & cons? Learn here!
Is the economy tied to the state of democracy in our republic? Find out here!
The people who best know the value of free and fair elections are those who spent time living without them.
No consequences to fear-mongering?
Should it be easy to change the Constitution?
What is politics like in places like Cambodia and Nicaragua?
What’s the value of a loyal opposition?
What happened on August 6, and why does it matter? Find out here!
What are the signs of fear-mongering? How can we fight fear? Find out here!
What aspect of federalism could impact polarization? Find out here!
Does American federalism promote or prevent tyranny? Find out here!
How does federalism affect equality between states? Find out here!
Is accountability helped or hindered by federalism? Find out here!
How does federalism encourage policy innovations? Find out here!
Can federalism help competition? Click here to find out!
Find out what Article 4 has to say about federalism!
Why did the framers have a problem with direct democracy?
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