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Presidents have been going to war without Congress since at least 1898
While Trump's order of an attack on Iran was definitely shocking, there's plenty of historical precedent to show it probably wasn't illegal and…
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Donna Blankinship
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Voting is your American superpower
Protests are fun and make a difference, but voting is even more important, so make sure your registration is up to date.
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Donna Blankinship
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Don’t let Trump scare you away from protesting
No one can take away your First Amendment rights.
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Donna Blankinship
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Republicans were the progressives of the early 20th Century
Some relevant history you don't likely remember from high school in Civics for Adults' first guest post.
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Jim Schlueter

May 2025

Could you pass the test to become a U.S. citizen?
Quiz yourself and see what areas of government and history you need to study.
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Donna Blankinship
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Why some government cuts should scare you
A summary of the ways the federal government protects Americans from harm
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Donna Blankinship
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What is the emoluments clause and why should you care?
A simple explanation of this relatively obscure section of the U.S. Constitution that has been in the news because of a $400 million airplane.
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Donna Blankinship
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Do Republicans hate poor children?
Congressional leaders and the Trump administration taking aim at the programs that address child poverty.
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Donna Blankinship
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April 2025

Five ways to become a U.S. citizen
Plus questions prospective citizens answer to which many Americans may not know the answers.
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Donna Blankinship
Why NGOs have been tax exempt since America first taxed income
The answer has more to do with economics than politics or charity.
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Donna Blankinship
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A directory of all Civics for Adults posts
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Donna Blankinship
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Are NPR, PBS and Elmo in trouble?
Why Republicans in Congress and the president have put a target on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Donna Blankinship
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