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- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
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- Judicial Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
Supreme Court Preview: The 2021-2022 Term
Post | October 5, 2021
The Supreme Court begins its new term on the first Monday in October, a tradition that dates back to 1917.1 This year, that meant yesterday, Monday, October 4. In the term ahead, the Court is set to take up many key constitutional and legal issues. For the Supreme Court term preview, Close Up is offering […]
Civil Discourse and Deliberation in the Classroom
Videos | September 30, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, Close Up’s, Mia Charity discusses ‘Civil Discourse and Deliberation in the Classroom’ with guest speaker Dr. Paula McAvoy.
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Equality
- Health Care
- Judicial Branch
- Social Issues
Texas S.B. 8 and the Future of Reproductive Rights
Post | September 29, 2021
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court declined to review a new Texas law (S.B. 8) restricting abortion access in the state after six weeks of pregnancy. Under the provisions of the law, women in Texas are legally prohibited from receiving an abortion, doctors are prohibited from performing an abortion, and third parties (such as […]
Deliberating About Pressing Issues
Post | September 22, 2021
Classroom discussion of current issues is one of the most powerful tools available to help young people develop the skills and knowledge required for democratic citizenship.1 There are many forms that such discussion can take, including short reactions to news articles, debates, and semester-long legislative simulations. While all of these forms have their place, one […]
Teaching the 26th Amendment
Post | September 16, 2021
One of the most important things that schools can do to promote civic and political engagement is to explicitly teach about elections and voting.1 While this can include teaching about current elections and ballot initiatives or processes such as voter registration, education on voting should also include lessons on the struggle for voting rights by […]
Vaccine Mandates: The Way Out of the Pandemic or Presidential Overreach?
Post | September 15, 2021
Last Thursday, President Biden issued an executive order requiring that all federal employees and employees of federal contractors are required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Additionally, employees working for a company with more than 100 workers must be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. Finally, those working for businesses that receive Medicare or […]
Building Bridges – The 20th Anniversary of September 11th
Podcast | September 10, 2021
After 20 years, eyewitnesses to the events share the impact of 9/11 on their lives and on the lives of their family members.
The United States’ Exit from Afghanistan
Post | September 8, 2021
After 20 years of U.S. troops maintaining a presence in Afghanistan, the United States began the process of ending its longest war by removing military forces from the region. Ever since he was vice president, President Joe Biden has been a strong advocate for reducing the scope of the military mission in Afghanistan in order […]
The House Passes the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Post | August 31, 2021
On Tuesday, August 24, the House of Representatives passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act by a vote of 219-212.1 The bill is an attempt to reestablish some voting protections that the Supreme Court struck down as outdated and unconstitutional in its 2013 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder.2 The bill faces a steep […]
The House Passes a $3.5 Trillion Budget Framework
Post | August 25, 2021
On August 24, the House of Representatives passed a $3.5 trillion spending bill, committed to passing an infrastructure bill, and moved forward with significant voting rights legislation.1 It was an important step in enacting such a large spending plan, but it was not the final step. Republicans and a number of conservative and moderate Democrats […]
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- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Judicial Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
Supreme Court Preview: The 2021-2022 Term
Post | October 5, 2021
The Supreme Court begins its new term on the first Monday in October, a tradition that dates back to 1917.1 This year, that meant yesterday, Monday, October 4. In the term ahead, the Court is set to take up many key constitutional and legal issues. For the Supreme Court term preview, Close Up is offering […]
Civil Discourse and Deliberation in the Classroom
Videos | September 30, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, Close Up’s, Mia Charity discusses ‘Civil Discourse and Deliberation in the Classroom’ with guest speaker Dr. Paula McAvoy.
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Equality
- Health Care
- Judicial Branch
- Social Issues
Texas S.B. 8 and the Future of Reproductive Rights
Post | September 29, 2021
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court declined to review a new Texas law (S.B. 8) restricting abortion access in the state after six weeks of pregnancy. Under the provisions of the law, women in Texas are legally prohibited from receiving an abortion, doctors are prohibited from performing an abortion, and third parties (such as […]
Deliberating About Pressing Issues
Post | September 22, 2021
Classroom discussion of current issues is one of the most powerful tools available to help young people develop the skills and knowledge required for democratic citizenship.1 There are many forms that such discussion can take, including short reactions to news articles, debates, and semester-long legislative simulations. While all of these forms have their place, one […]
Teaching the 26th Amendment
Post | September 16, 2021
One of the most important things that schools can do to promote civic and political engagement is to explicitly teach about elections and voting.1 While this can include teaching about current elections and ballot initiatives or processes such as voter registration, education on voting should also include lessons on the struggle for voting rights by […]
Vaccine Mandates: The Way Out of the Pandemic or Presidential Overreach?
Post | September 15, 2021
Last Thursday, President Biden issued an executive order requiring that all federal employees and employees of federal contractors are required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Additionally, employees working for a company with more than 100 workers must be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. Finally, those working for businesses that receive Medicare or […]
Building Bridges – The 20th Anniversary of September 11th
Podcast | September 10, 2021
After 20 years, eyewitnesses to the events share the impact of 9/11 on their lives and on the lives of their family members.
The United States’ Exit from Afghanistan
Post | September 8, 2021
After 20 years of U.S. troops maintaining a presence in Afghanistan, the United States began the process of ending its longest war by removing military forces from the region. Ever since he was vice president, President Joe Biden has been a strong advocate for reducing the scope of the military mission in Afghanistan in order […]
The House Passes the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Post | August 31, 2021
On Tuesday, August 24, the House of Representatives passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act by a vote of 219-212.1 The bill is an attempt to reestablish some voting protections that the Supreme Court struck down as outdated and unconstitutional in its 2013 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder.2 The bill faces a steep […]
The House Passes a $3.5 Trillion Budget Framework
Post | August 25, 2021
On August 24, the House of Representatives passed a $3.5 trillion spending bill, committed to passing an infrastructure bill, and moved forward with significant voting rights legislation.1 It was an important step in enacting such a large spending plan, but it was not the final step. Republicans and a number of conservative and moderate Democrats […]
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