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Voting is 100% voluntary - the cost is negligible, but the value is immeasurable!
Voting is 100% voluntary - the cost is negligible, but the value is immeasurable!
 
Stan Deatherage and Dave Hudson of Table Talk discuss the fundamentals of American civics, emphasizing that as a self-governed people, citizens must understand both their responsibilities as voters and the responsibilities of their elected representatives.
Published: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 @ 10:56 am By: ENC NOW
Stan Deatherage and Dave Hudson of Table Talk discuss the fundamentals of American civics, emphasizing that as a self-governed people, citizens must understand both their responsibilities as voters and the responsibilities of their elected representatives.
 
Washington City Council will hold a meeting on April 22, 2026 at 11:00am at the Civic Center located at 110 Gladden Street.
Published: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 @ 2:09 pm By: ENC NOW
Washington City Council will hold a meeting on April 22, 2026 at 11:00am at the Civic Center located at 110 Gladden Street.
 
'English and civics knowledge is essential to showing an alien’s commitment to fulfill the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.'
'English and civics knowledge is essential to showing an alien’s commitment to fulfill the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.'
 
Two political junkies struck up a conversation. Jane, a staunch Republican well known in state politics, told me she had enjoyed watching NC SPIN on television for many years. “I liked the way you had people expressing different opinions without getting ugly or disagreeable,” she said.
Published: Friday, August 29th, 2025 @ 8:34 am By: Tom Campbell
Two political junkies struck up a conversation. Jane, a staunch Republican well known in state politics, told me she had enjoyed watching NC SPIN on television for many years. “I liked the way you had people expressing different opinions without getting ugly or disagreeable,” she said.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation will host its inaugural Taste of the Town Scholarship Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Washington Civic Center.
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation will host its inaugural Taste of the Town Scholarship Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Washington Civic Center.
 
Bureaucracy is the enemy of conservatism
Published: Thursday, June 26th, 2025 @ 8:46 pm By: Nick Fritz
Bureaucracy is the enemy of conservatism
 
Incompetence trumps common sense at BCS when it comes to curriculum selection
Incompetence trumps common sense at BCS when it comes to curriculum selection
 
Accomplishments recognized in the award include adopting a resolution on institutional neutrality, adopting the Chicago Principles, prohibiting compelled speech and establishing the UNC School of Civic Life and Leadership.
Accomplishments recognized in the award include adopting a resolution on institutional neutrality, adopting the Chicago Principles, prohibiting compelled speech and establishing the UNC School of Civic Life and Leadership.
 
Job seekers will have a chance to meet with local employers and learn about various professional and educational opportunities at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair, which will take place at the Washington Civic Center on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Published: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 @ 1:55 am By: ENC NOW
Job seekers will have a chance to meet with local employers and learn about various professional and educational opportunities at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair, which will take place at the Washington Civic Center on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
 
Governing populist right at loggerheads with traditional right
Published: Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 @ 9:38 pm By: John Steed
Governing populist right at loggerheads with traditional right
 
Arguments about the proposed School of Civic Life and Leadership are about politics, not process.
Arguments about the proposed School of Civic Life and Leadership are about politics, not process.
 
The General Assembly has an obligation to encourage civic literacy on UNC campuses.
The General Assembly has an obligation to encourage civic literacy on UNC campuses.
 
But, temporary trash cleanups are not enough to solve the ongoing trash problem many sectors of the city experience.
Published: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 @ 8:43 am By: Gary Ceres
But, temporary trash cleanups are not enough to solve the ongoing trash problem many sectors of the city experience.
 
At Pennsylvania’s Cairn University, the much-needed subject is no longer optional.
At Pennsylvania’s Cairn University, the much-needed subject is no longer optional.
 
Reporting on Chapel Hill’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership has been lopsided and misleading.
Reporting on Chapel Hill’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership has been lopsided and misleading.
 
Belle Wheelan, president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) suggested that UNC's Board of Trustees had violated SACSCOC policies during introduction of new UNC School for Civic Life and Leadership.
Belle Wheelan, president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) suggested that UNC's Board of Trustees had violated SACSCOC policies during introduction of new UNC School for Civic Life and Leadership.
 
The City is having its next public meeting on Wednesday, March 8 at 5:30 pm in the Civic Center.
Published: Saturday, March 11th, 2023 @ 12:22 pm By: ENC NOW
The City is having its next public meeting on Wednesday, March 8 at 5:30 pm in the Civic Center.
 
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work to develop a School of Civic Life and Leadership to teach students in an age of cancel culture and censorship how to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance and support a healthy democracy.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work to develop a School of Civic Life and Leadership to teach students in an age of cancel culture and censorship how to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance and support a healthy democracy.
 
Our neighbor to the north is putting a renewed emphasis on civics and history education
Our neighbor to the north is putting a renewed emphasis on civics and history education
 
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an “information literacy” law this week that mandates schools teach K-12 students how to identify “disinformation” in the name of protecting “democracy.”
Published: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 @ 1:04 am By: Daily Wire
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an “information literacy” law this week that mandates schools teach K-12 students how to identify “disinformation” in the name of protecting “democracy.”
 
School boards are expected to ensure public education is performing its civic and legal responsibilities to educate our children
School boards are expected to ensure public education is performing its civic and legal responsibilities to educate our children
 
As we all learned in civics class in high school (before they were teaching how to become transgender and having drag queens for entertainment), there are three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial.
As we all learned in civics class in high school (before they were teaching how to become transgender and having drag queens for entertainment), there are three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
Economist Barry Brownstein writes a sobering piece at the American Institute for Economic Research on “Why There Is a Civic and Moral Duty to Oppose Tyrannical Bureaucracies.”
Economist Barry Brownstein writes a sobering piece at the American Institute for Economic Research on “Why There Is a Civic and Moral Duty to Oppose Tyrannical Bureaucracies.”
 
A new report from the Fordham Institute argues that North Carolina’s controversial social studies standards flunk the test on history and civics, ranking worst in the Southeast.
A new report from the Fordham Institute argues that North Carolina’s controversial social studies standards flunk the test on history and civics, ranking worst in the Southeast.
 
The resolution highlights the dictatorship’s long record of oppression against pro-democracy leaders, political opponents, and civic movements.
Published: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 @ 4:07 pm By: Thom Tillis
The resolution highlights the dictatorship’s long record of oppression against pro-democracy leaders, political opponents, and civic movements.
 
At least one local board of education has voted to delay controversial new social studies standards that emphasize race and gender in teaching U.S. history and civics.
At least one local board of education has voted to delay controversial new social studies standards that emphasize race and gender in teaching U.S. history and civics.
 
Joy Pullmann of the Federalist places today’s debates over civics education in context.
Joy Pullmann of the Federalist places today’s debates over civics education in context.
 
Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and more than 30 members of the Senate Republican Conference sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona requesting the withdrawal of the Department’s “Proposed Priorities” on American history and civics education.
Published: Thursday, May 6th, 2021 @ 3:06 am By: Thom Tillis
Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and more than 30 members of the Senate Republican Conference sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona requesting the withdrawal of the Department’s “Proposed Priorities” on American history and civics education.
 
Bring back civics, urge those disaffected with the United States’ educational system.
Bring back civics, urge those disaffected with the United States’ educational system.
 
No crisis like COVID is accelerating a greater demand for school choice in North Carolina.
No crisis like COVID is accelerating a greater demand for school choice in North Carolina.
 
With civic and political conflict headlining the news nearly every day, I’ve been searching for a bright spot on which to pin my hopes for reconciliation in this country.
With civic and political conflict headlining the news nearly every day, I’ve been searching for a bright spot on which to pin my hopes for reconciliation in this country.
 
Policy recommendations address health and safety, economy and education, and civic and political life
Policy recommendations address health and safety, economy and education, and civic and political life
 
Polish President Andrzej Duda of the populist nationalist anti-immigration United Right coalition led by the Law and Justice Party beat his runoff challenger from the center-right Civic coalition, led by the more traditional right and more EU-friendly Civic Platform by 51% to 49%.
Polish President Andrzej Duda of the populist nationalist anti-immigration United Right coalition led by the Law and Justice Party beat his runoff challenger from the center-right Civic coalition, led by the more traditional right and more EU-friendly Civic Platform by 51% to 49%.
 
This month marks 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted with the promise of full and equal access to civic, economic and social life for Americans with disabilities.
This month marks 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted with the promise of full and equal access to civic, economic and social life for Americans with disabilities.
 
The Trump Administration is releasing new plans to enhance the safety, leadership, and meaningful participation of women in political and civic life worldwide.
Published: Sunday, June 14th, 2020 @ 1:08 pm By: Stan Deatherage
The Trump Administration is releasing new plans to enhance the safety, leadership, and meaningful participation of women in political and civic life worldwide.
 
In a recent piece published in The American Spectator, I made the case that despite an abundance of spending on civic education in public schools, the government is failing in this endeavor.
In a recent piece published in The American Spectator, I made the case that despite an abundance of spending on civic education in public schools, the government is failing in this endeavor.
 
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for the 2018 administration of U.S. history, civics, and geography tests were released in a series of highlight reports today.
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for the 2018 administration of U.S. history, civics, and geography tests were released in a series of highlight reports today.
 
George Thomas writes for National Affairs about the important role of constitutional law in today’s polarized political climate.
George Thomas writes for National Affairs about the important role of constitutional law in today’s polarized political climate.
 
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist uses the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to teach an American civics lesson.
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist uses the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to teach an American civics lesson.
 

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