Would Alabama’s leaders be able to pass a civics test from 1912?
In 1912, graduating eighth graders in the U.S. had to grasp more than just facts. They needed an understanding of the republic they were about to engage with. An average exam covered subjects like grammar, geography, physiology, and the workings of civic government. For instance, students might encounter questions such as: Define the three branches […]
Stephen Miller Gives Corporate Media ‘Civics Lesson’ During White House Briefing
White House Deputy Chiefs of Policy Staff Stephen Miller gave members of corporate media a two-minute “civic lesson” on constitutional law and democracy during a White House reporter briefing on Thursday. Democrats and corporate media figures repeatedly label President Donald Trump as a “threat” to democracy during the 2024 presidential election, and Tesla CEO and […]
‘A Civics Lesson For The Deep State’ — DOJ Official Defends Dropping Charges Against Eric Adams
A senior Justice Department official defended the Trump administration’s decision to stop accusing Democrat New York Mayor Eric Adams, and told reporters Tuesday that the investigation is political weaponization. The DOJ ordered the Southern District of New York (SDNY) to withdraw corruption charges against Adams in February. The DOJ formula promoted Trump’s executive order targeting […]