CIVIC EDUCATION

Jun 20 2026POLITICS

Can colleges force you to use certain words?

A new legal fight is brewing over whether public universities can punish students or staff for not using someone's preferred pronouns. The lawsuit targets the University of California system, arguing that its rules on names and pronouns cross into forced speech. Critics say this turns basic conversa

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May 18 2026EDUCATION

Why More Americans Know Their Government Today

Ten years back, only about 25% of U. S. adults could list the three branches of government. Now that number has jumped to 70%. The question isn’t why fewer people know this today—it’s why more people know it now compared to before. Over the last decade, civic education quietly became a quiet superpo

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Nov 27 2025EDUCATION

How Teaching Civics Can Strengthen Local Health

Civic education is more than just learning about government. It is a powerful tool that can help communities take charge of their health. When people understand how their local systems work, they can make better decisions. This includes choices about healthcare. Primary care is the first line of de

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