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Article: The implications of social media for freedom of speech in a 21st century democracy

This is a wonderful analysis of the age of social media that brings together many common American Government themes. ‘It’s the (Democracy-Poisoning) Golden Age of Free Speech‘-Wired Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread  

By Mike E., 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago
Democratic Health Issues

Bright Line Watch: Assessing the Health of American Democracy

Interesting, though sobering, analysis and discussion about the state of American democracy. ‘American Democracy After Trump’s First Year‘-Bright Line Watch Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread  

By Mike E., 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago
Articles & Posts

Article: The fuzziness of the establishment clause in practice

The decision to have Rev. Billy Graham lie in honor at the Capitol has raised questions about the contemporary meaning and purpose of the Establishment Clause. This article discusses that briefly, while also providing a brief discussion of how religion in American society has changed over the last sixty years. Read more…

By Mike E., 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago
Articles & Posts

The effects of the Media on the Path to Impeachment: Trump vs. Nixon

This is great for talking about impeachment and/or changes in the modern news media. ‘The big problem with comparing Nixon to Trump‘- Vox News Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread  

By Mike E., 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago

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