by Victoria Rea | May 13, 2024 | Civil Dialogue
Polarization in the U.S. Congress and heated debate over legislation that funds government operations has increasingly led to threats of a “government shutdown.” While this was narrowly avoided near the end of 2023 with a continuation measure, the threat persists. The...
by Celia Janes | Apr 18, 2024 | Civil Dialogue
Giving students historical perspective on their rights as citizens Most students first discover their Constitutional rights as teenagers. Sometimes they learn about their duties as citizens through active civic participation, such as campaigning for an issue they care...
by Celia Janes | Feb 7, 2024 | Civil Dialogue
We are just a few weeks away from spring, which means that Girl Scout cookie season will soon be coming to an end. Today, the people and images featured on the cookie boxes celebrate the individuality and stories of members of the Girl Scouts. For more than 100 years,...
by Celia Janes | Oct 27, 2023 | Civil Dialogue
“There is a secret but isolated joy in writing judicial opinions. I know that, a hundred years after I am buried and forgotten, men who have never heard of me will still be moving to the measure of my thought.” This excerpt from HOLMES, a new play about U.S. Supreme...
by Eric Surber | Dec 9, 2021 | Civil Dialogue, Latest News
Real judges are dedicated public servants whose work and demeanor often differ from the common Hollywood tropes. Our staff member Eric Surber went on a search for shows that offer a more realistic portrayal of judges. Below are 10 documentaries and shows, in no...