Category Archives: Civics

Today’s video – Milton Friedman v. Phil Donahue

Posted on November 1, 2020 by stella

Milton Friedman is still quoted today. When was the last time we heard about Phil Donahue? An excellent, history-based, defense of capitalism.

Posted in Civics, Economy, Government, History | 1 Comment

Amy Coney Barrett Senate vote to take place October 26, 2020 – Happy birthday Hillary Clinton!

Posted on October 20, 2020 by stella

Yes, Hillary will celebrate her 73rd birthday on Monday, October 26, 2020. U.S. News & World Report The Senate will vote on confirming Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the seat of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Election, Civics, Law, Politics | 3 Comments

Electoral College Myth #3: The Electoral College is undemocratic

Posted on October 8, 2020 by stella

This is a great explanation of why we have the electoral college and how it has served us well over time. An excerpt from the Tara Ross blog: Myth: The person who wins the national popular vote should win the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Presidential Race, Civics, Constitution, Government, History | 4 Comments

“A simple democracy, or an unbalanced republic, is one of the greatest evils”

Posted on July 21, 2020 by stella

Thus said Benjamin Rush. Every time somebody says that the USA is a democracy, kindly correct them! Written by TARA ROSS: On this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence writes a letter to John Adams. The … Continue reading →

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How much do you know about American history?

Posted on July 2, 2020 by stella

Remember the citizenship test I posted a link to a few years ago? It was included in this post, but the updated link is at the end of today’s post. What’s it all about? Speaking Up! Here’s some stats that … Continue reading →

Posted in Civics, Current Events, History, Puzzles & Quizzes | 4 Comments