This Slate article by Jamelle Bouie offers an interesting empirical account of why youth vote at lower levels and also an interesting claim about the legitimacy of voting when uninformed about issues. Two factors are offered for explaining low turnout among youth: instability experienced by many under 25 at that stage Read more…
I think this could be useful for generating discussion about the freedom of expression. Do we really have a right to say whatever mean and hateful things we want to others? If, even as he seems to admit, we don’t have a moral right to do so, then why should Read more…
There’s a lot to think about here regarding the big picture on higher education and its intersection with politics. GSU is put in a favorable light. I’m trying to figure out if I agree were are doing “literally the thing America needs all of higher education to do.” But the Read more…
I personally agree with this argument, but I think this is a useful for teaching even if for those who don’t agree with it. Among other things, it shows how the Declaration of Independence can serve to set the terms of debate in American politics and delineate between that which is Read more…
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This would be excellent for discussing media — especially “new” media — and democracy. ‘Hard Questions: What Effect Does Social Media Have on Democracy?‘-Facebook Newsroom Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread
Here’s an interesting historically-based discussion of the pardon power, including the ongoing constitutional debate over its scope and limits. Link to article Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread
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This video is great for a variety of purposes, including political participation, civil liberties (1st and 2nd Amendments), and theories of legislative representation. It’s especially great that it’s here in Georgia. Link to video
Great for talking about media ownership, freedom of the press, and democracy. And don’t forget this one either …. ‘Sinclair “must-run” segment on family separation policy and child detention attacks the media‘-Media Matters Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread
Maybe it’s not quite as bad as some previous studies suggested. ‘New study finds increase in support for democracy — but weaker support among politically disengaged and conservatives‘-Washington Post Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread