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Voices of Civics Nation
A New Digital Contract with America
VOICES OF CIVICS NATION GUEST BLOGGER Of course the Green New Deal is audacious and not obviously within reach. That’s the whole point; to create space for ambition, to pull our emotions upwards and force us to feel the future.A practical and...
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Why I Vote
I have only voted three times in my life, in three presidential elections in 2008, 2012, and 2016. I have never voted in a midterm election. But given the importance of this midterm election, which I will certainly vote in, I thought it was worth explaining to you why my position on this has changed so drastically.
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Can the President Pardon Himself?
The founders gave the President the power to pardon for many reasons, including the ability to correct injustice, show leniency in the federal judicial system, and negotiate an end to hostilities during times of rebellion and civil war. Not on the list: pardoning oneself for breaking the law.
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A Response to Milton Friedman’s ‘The Free Lunch Myth’
Civics Nation Guest Blogger Eric Koonitsky provides a point-by-point analysis and response to Milton Friedman’s popular video, “The Free Lunch Myth.” His post showcases exactly why this type of widely-spread media is problematic–it sounds logical and fact-based, but it’s not.
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The Myth of Job Creators and Key Benefits of Regulation
Are the highest earners really “job creators,” or do they still seek the cheapest way to produce goods regardless of how much money they save on their taxes? Are regulations strangling industrial growth? Guest author Eric Koonitsky explores these ideas in this Voices of Civics Nation post.
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The USA Patriot Act: Illegal Domestic Surveillance or National Security?
Since the 9/11 attacks, Americans have been in a perpetual state of fear induced by our government and its defense departments, intelligence agencies, and politicians. The USA Patriot Act was enacted in 2001 to combat this fear, but the trade-off is an abdication of our 4th Amendment rights and right to privacy.
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The Demonization of Parkland Teens Is A Dangerous Distraction
Guest author “Rye Bred” tells us that while we’ve been busy demonizing the kids from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for their activism, all in the name of preserving the Second Amendment, Congress has been busy signing away our other freedoms.
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Why Am I a RepublicEn / EcoRight?
Guest author Tyler Gillette is a spokesperson for RepublicEn, a group of conservatives and libertarians who believe climate change is real and that free enterprise can solve the problem. He suggests that a carbon dividend can reduce emissions, help American businesses, and boost national security.
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Practical Ways to Prevent a Tyrannical Government
Guest post by Andrew Theis. The NRA would have us believe that the only defense against a tyrannical government is an armed citizenry. The truth is much simpler: in order to prevent tyranny, we need a healthy democracy, and that requires making it easy for people to register and vote.
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