In the past few weeks, current events have grabbed my attention and taken me away from the topic of demands for more civics education in schools. In an August post, “Civics Advocate, Heal Thyself,” I argued much of the research on which this movement is based asked the wrong questions. To understand the Constitution and … Read more
I had a dream which I shared with readers on the last day of the Democratic National Convention. The finale of Kamala Harris’ and Tim Walz’ coming out party would be a live performance of Beyoncé’s “Freedom,” accompanied by Taylor Swift. Privately, however, I lamented my fantasy trifecta which included Bruce Springsteen would never happen … Read more
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley warns, “A vote for Joe Biden is a vote for Kamala Harris,” suggesting that re-electing the aged and addled president would almost certainly vault the vice president into the Oval Office within the next four years. Liz Peek/Fox News/September 1, 2023 Remember back in the fall of 2023 when … Read more
On June 26, 1963, John F. Kennedy stood in front of the Berlin Wall and declared, “Ich bin ein Berliner.” The message was simple. All freedom loving people across the globe must stand with residents of West Berlin in their struggle to remain independent and free while surrounded by territory dominated by the Soviet Union. … Read more
The purpose of today’s post is not to make light of the second attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump. Political violence, under any circumstances, is not acceptable in a democracy where their vote is the only weapon citizens should wield. Nor do I have the definitive answer how the Secret Service can guarantee the … Read more