by William C. Duncan | Nov 19, 2021
Judicial review and the infamous Dred Scott case Written by William C. Duncan November 19, 2021 This week the Supreme Court set its January argument calendar: the schedule of oral arguments it will hear in January. Some of those cases are likely to invoke the...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 23, 2020
U.S. History of Civics part 6: Utah’s story Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks July 23, 2020 The following essay is part 6 – the final installment – in a series that discusses the history of civics education in America. U.S. History of Civics part 1: The...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 20, 2020
Is COVID-19 our best civics teacher? Written by Christine Cooke March 20, 2020 Just today an otherwise apolitical friend called asking how to write a letter to their U.S. senator about the coronavirus. The past couple of days others have reached out asking if...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 7, 2020
Eliminate civics exam? Only if we can spur interest in actual civics Written by Christine Cooke February 7, 2020 Originally published on UtahPolicy.com. Utah has work to do in civics education. Much like the rest of the nation. Less than half of Utah adults...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jan 17, 2020
Should history textbooks differ from state to state? Written by Christine Cooke January 17, 2020 A few days ago The New York Times published “Two states. Eight Textbooks. Two American Stories,” an article that highlights an interesting reality: California and...