by Derek Monson | Dec 10, 2021
Learning about America through primary sources: Plessy v. Ferguson Written by This is part 11 in the Sutherland series highlighting primary sources from American history in the hopes of enriching civics education. To help teachers and students identify where...
by Derek Monson | Dec 8, 2021
Deaths of 2 WWII heroes should remind us of history’s lessons Written by On December 3, the final living World War II “Band of Brothers” officer, Edward Shames, died. Two days later, former U.S. senator, World War II veteran and Republican presidential...
by William C. Duncan | Dec 8, 2021
Survey shows public support for religious freedom is strong – even growing Written by William C. Duncan In a recent landmark speech at the University of Virginia, President Dallin H Oaks, a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
by Derek Monson | Dec 6, 2021
Scholarly research should help quiet political controversy around vote by mail Written by A recent political brouhaha in Northern Utah regarding election security has been followed up by local news coverage about how election security measures prevent...
by William C. Duncan | Dec 3, 2021
The civic implications of the upcoming Supreme Court abortion decision Written by William C. Duncan Wednesday’s oral argument in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization attracted unusually large crowds of demonstrators outside the Supreme Court. The case...
by William C. Duncan | Dec 1, 2021
Robust recognition of religious freedom is a fortification against antisemitism Written by William C. Duncan A high point in the early history of religious freedom was President George Washington’s statement of the ideal of religious toleration from a 1790...
