In the US, political institutions are often seen as neutral, but in fact they reflect choices and compromises about how we balance between majority and minority interests. How can different […]
Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 marked a milestone in the long struggle to extend civil, political, and legal rights and protections to African Americans, including former slaves […]
Help the Rhode Island State Archives transcribe the daily calendar of the President of the Rhode Island Women's Suffrage Association. Learn who she met with and what she did. This […]
National Week of Conversation 2021 invites Americans of all stripes to listen, extend grace, and discover common interests. Find conversations near you, virtually or in person, and explore topics with […]
What lessons can we learn from Rep. John Lewis’ final message to the people of the United States? John Lewis, the civil rights leader and congressman who died on July […]
This deliberation guide focuses on the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, encouraging students to examine the choices the Californio indigenous people faced in June 1849 as they determined how they would […]
We welcome students to explore Kentucky’s legislative branch to learn about the democratic process and the importance of voting. Discover who makes the laws in Kentucky as well as the […]
A country's form of government determines whether citizens' voices are magnified or minimized. Government shapes how a country functions and the daily life of its citizens. Understand how the U.S. […]
The American Exchange Project is a fully-funded (that's right, FREE) summer exchange program for recently graduated high schoolers. We all should see the country in which we live, to experience […]
2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment which enfranchised half of the population by granting women the right to vote. Learn about Margaret Brown’s own […]
Meet young leaders who are fighting for social justice and equity, founding change-making organizations, and fearlessly speaking their truth.
Moderated by Rebecca Roberts, author of "Suffragists in Washington DC," the panel will discuss how the 19th Amendment centennial adapted to 2020, where efforts succeeded, where they fell short, and […]