Solving our civic challenges: A Q&A with Andy Smarick Written by Many disagreements in politics and public policy come down to differences in “fundamental principles and priorities,” according to Andy Smarick, senior fellow at Manhattan Institute. That...
Civic commitments are an intrinsic part of American national holidays Written by In our minds, we usually link Thanksgiving and Christmas with the things that are most important – gratitude, family, friends, and holiday traditions. One thing that we may...
Learning about America through primary sources: The 13th-15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution Written by This is part 10 in the Sutherland series highlighting primary sources from American history in the hopes of enriching civics education. To help...
Oversimplification of Virginia election results could hinder student learning Written by The reaction to Virginia’s recent gubernatorial election is an example of the tendency among political parties, activists and the media to oversimplify the interpretation...
The politics of vote by mail Written by Politics has been compared to a pendulum, and for good reason. Political support can swing back and forth over time, sometimes predictably and sometimes not. This has been the case when it comes to absentee voting...
