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Tag: government

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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November 8 is Election Day 

November 7, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Nov. 8 is the last day to vote!

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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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Know-Nothings & Bloody Monday

August 6, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Could this happen again?

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Pop Quiz: 1 or 52?

July 24, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Is it 1 or 52? Click here to find out!

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The Last Line in the Declaration of Independence

July 3, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

What is in the last line in the Declaration of Independence? Find out here!

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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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Two Ideas for Unprecedented Times

June 26, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Two surprising ideas to help us get through unprecedented times. Click here!

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Juneteenth

June 19, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

History of Juneteenth

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Governance in Hard Times

June 12, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

What kind of government handles tough times best? 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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Memorial Day

Memorial Day

May 28, 2022ffademocracyLeave 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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Problem-Solving is Still Possible

May 22, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

Bipartisan problem-solving in Oregon? Find out why & how here!

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Competing Rights

May 15, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

How should a republic deal with competing rights? Is there a good answer? Find out here!

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Unconstitutional

May 7, 2022ffademocracyLeave a comment

What does it mean when something is unconstitutional? Why does it matter? 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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