This incident can be used to illustrate a lot of core concepts, including government use of force; rule of law / limited government / constitutional government / securing rights; separation of powers; and the Fourth Amendment. Link to article Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread
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…
This would be great for provoking discussion of First Amendment freedom of expression. Notice he does not seem to realize that the central issue here is whether the First Amendment protects speech like Spencer’s. If it does, then according to the Supreme Court, the university must allow him to speak 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
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
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
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
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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…