American Citizenship

Where does the idea of Freedom of the Press originate?  In the United States it dates back to our colonial period.  In 1735, John Zenger  was put on trial for criticizing the colonial governor.  He… Read More »First Amendment: Where Does the Idea of Freedom of the Press Originate?

For the first time in 8 years I dreaded meeting with the Bellevue Public Library Citizenship students.  How do I explain the election and the fact that so much of what Donald Trump ran on… Read More »America After the 2016 Election