civics

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To ensure this one’s survival, we need a grassroots nationwide civics renewal bringing together citizens, schools, businesses and communities to revive those habits and skills that enable a diverse people to govern themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

To inspire more students to take these lessons in democracy seriously, school curricula should treat civics as a foundational skill, not an optional activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

This week, in fact, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni hailed the second season currently unfolding over a 15-hour shift on Independence Day, calling it a civics lesson.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Student leaders see their protests as a civics lesson in action.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Then, I remember from civics class that storm winds will break glass.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes