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Women: A Majority in the United States, A Minority in U.S. Government
Post | March 29, 2021
The year 2021 has already been a ground-breaking one for women in national politics. Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman and person of color to hold the office, the 117th Congress includes the largest number of female members in U.S. history, and President Joe Biden’s cabinet will ultimately include 11 women, setting a […]
Close Up Conversations – The 26th Amendment – 50 Years Later
Videos | March 26, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, Close Up’s, Mia Charity discusses the 26th Amendment with distinguished guest speakers: Les Francis, Patricia Keefer, and Yael Bromberg, Esq. This year marks 50 years since the passage and ratification of the 26th Amendment which lowered the voting age to 18 in all states. Check out this conversation […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Government & Elections
- Political Science
- US History
The 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment
Post | March 22, 2021
Congress passed the 26th Amendment in March 1971; it was ratified by the states and signed by President Richard Nixon by July of that same year.1 The amendment lowered the voting age to 18. It reads: Section 1 The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to […]
An In-Depth Look at Thomas Jefferson’s Legacy
Videos | March 12, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, Close Up’s, Mia Charity, discusses environmental justice issues with Dr. Regan F. Patterson of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Equality
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
Restoring Confidence or Destroying Democracy? The Fight Over Access to the Ballot
Post | March 8, 2021
The past several election cycles have seen high-stakes fights over access to the ballot and the rules that govern elections. In 2013, the Supreme Court invalidated provisions of the Voting Rights Act, thus making it easier for states to change their voting laws.1 In the years since, conservatives in Congress and in state legislatures have […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Economic Issues
- Energy & Environment
- Equality
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Social Issues
- US History
156 Years and Counting: Reparations for Slavery in 2021
Post | February 24, 2021
In the wake of this past summer’s demonstrations and civil unrest spurred by accusations of wrongful police killings and systemic racism, Congress is considering legislation regarding reparations for Black Americans who are descended from enslaved people. The bill, H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, was introduced by Representative […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- US History
The 14th: Why A Reconstruction-Era Amendment is in the News
Post | February 23, 2021
Now that former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial has concluded with another acquittal, some lawmakers and voters remain unsatisfied with the results.1 Had President Trump been found guilty by the Senate, he would have been barred from holding federal office again in the future. With an acquittal, President Trump remains eligible to run once […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Economic Issues
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Political Science
- US History
Building Bridges – The Presidential Pardon
Podcast | February 16, 2021
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the history of the Presidential Pardon. We will focus on a range of Presidential Pardons and Commutations given to people from all different backgrounds and crimes committed.
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- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Equality
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
Women: A Majority in the United States, A Minority in U.S. Government
Post | March 29, 2021
The year 2021 has already been a ground-breaking one for women in national politics. Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman and person of color to hold the office, the 117th Congress includes the largest number of female members in U.S. history, and President Joe Biden’s cabinet will ultimately include 11 women, setting a […]
Close Up Conversations – The 26th Amendment – 50 Years Later
Videos | March 26, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, Close Up’s, Mia Charity discusses the 26th Amendment with distinguished guest speakers: Les Francis, Patricia Keefer, and Yael Bromberg, Esq. This year marks 50 years since the passage and ratification of the 26th Amendment which lowered the voting age to 18 in all states. Check out this conversation […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Government & Elections
- Political Science
- US History
The 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment
Post | March 22, 2021
Congress passed the 26th Amendment in March 1971; it was ratified by the states and signed by President Richard Nixon by July of that same year.1 The amendment lowered the voting age to 18. It reads: Section 1 The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to […]
An In-Depth Look at Thomas Jefferson’s Legacy
Videos | March 12, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, Close Up’s, Mia Charity, discusses environmental justice issues with Dr. Regan F. Patterson of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Equality
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
Restoring Confidence or Destroying Democracy? The Fight Over Access to the Ballot
Post | March 8, 2021
The past several election cycles have seen high-stakes fights over access to the ballot and the rules that govern elections. In 2013, the Supreme Court invalidated provisions of the Voting Rights Act, thus making it easier for states to change their voting laws.1 In the years since, conservatives in Congress and in state legislatures have […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Economic Issues
- Energy & Environment
- Equality
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Social Issues
- US History
156 Years and Counting: Reparations for Slavery in 2021
Post | February 24, 2021
In the wake of this past summer’s demonstrations and civil unrest spurred by accusations of wrongful police killings and systemic racism, Congress is considering legislation regarding reparations for Black Americans who are descended from enslaved people. The bill, H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, was introduced by Representative […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- US History
The 14th: Why A Reconstruction-Era Amendment is in the News
Post | February 23, 2021
Now that former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial has concluded with another acquittal, some lawmakers and voters remain unsatisfied with the results.1 Had President Trump been found guilty by the Senate, he would have been barred from holding federal office again in the future. With an acquittal, President Trump remains eligible to run once […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Economic Issues
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Political Science
- US History
Building Bridges – The Presidential Pardon
Podcast | February 16, 2021
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the history of the Presidential Pardon. We will focus on a range of Presidential Pardons and Commutations given to people from all different backgrounds and crimes committed.
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