Preview Summary – In the 1600s, Massachusetts colonial governor John Winthrop is known to describe America as a shining “city on a hill”. It’s in seeing the twinkling of America at a higher elevation. What’s it going to take for us to be seen as a shining ‘city on a hill’ in 2026 and beyond? …
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When Two Americas Were Launched: The Pattern of Struggle Throughout History That Some Use Today to Gaslight the Nation
Preview Summary – Imagine during our nation’s founding, if folks didn’t bother to see the Revolution through, or skipped the rest of the Constitutional Convention, come what may. With government shutdown stalemate some feel their policies are like a rising tide to lift all boats. The problem is when they wanna throw others overboard to …
Moving Towards Our Civic Destiny: 4 Ways to Take Action on the Block or Make a Difference in Your Hometown
Is this a good time for some holiday trivia as we move into the festive season? First question, after Halloween comes…Thanksgiving or Christmas? Well, the answer might depend on where you shop. Back in the day there was a sense that Christmas could wait until after Thanksgiving. These days, holiday decorations are on display long …
#HometownStrong Comebacks from the North to the South of America: What’s it Gonna Take to Have a ‘Socially Healthy’ Civic Life Beyond Red Flag News Stories
If you’ve ever watched Steph Curry warm-up before a game, it’s a kinda pre-show itself. He’ll do drills in dribbling one, two or more balls at the same time. He’ll take 3-point shots from different spots on the court. He’ll even take some from almost the half-court line. It’s as if he’s getting ready for …
What We Learn from the Founding Fathers that Might Help us Deal with Cancel Culture and the Cultural Divide
Well, Perseverance has landed! That’s one way to describe the news when the mars rover made it to the far-out planet. We saw a collective sigh of relief and at the same time exhilaration of accomplishment in the reaction of the mission control team. Ever wondered what that feeling must be like? Their work involves …
From the Office of ‘Citizen America’: To Bring Change in Each Classroom, Company, Community and County/Parish Along the Way for a Better Nation
Is the new school year gonna be cancelled? “Betta not” were the words from parents who’ve been dealing with the upheaval since Covid-19. “It needs to” were the words from those who feel 2020 gotta be cancelled. There’s been so much ups and downs, sad news and painful situations that they’ve had enough. Those who’re …
