Democracy and Me
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Democracy & Z
  • Topics
    • Becoming a Citizen
    • Black History Month
    • Branches Of Government
    • Democracy’s Beginnings
    • Founding the United States
    • Individuals and Public Policy
    • Political Parties
    • Presidents and Campaigns
    • Rights and Responsibilities
    • The Electoral College
    • The Role Of Media
    • Voting and the Electoral Process
  • Programs
    • American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation
    • Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
    • Center for Civic Education
    • C-SPAN Classroom
    • iCivics
    • Mission U.S.
    • Newseum
    • Project Citizen
    • The Library of Congress
    • The Youth Leadership Initiative
  • Resources
    • Lesson Plans
    • Listenwise
    • National Council for Social Studies
    • Newsela
    • Ohio Center for Law Related Education
    • PBS Learning Media
    • Share My lesson
    • Teacher Tools
    • Teaching Podcasting: A Curriculum Guide from NPR
    • TED-Ed Lessons
  • Contact
    • Meet Dr. David Childs
    • Subscribe to Our Emails
    • Unsubscribe from Our Emails

Rights and Responsibilities

The common thread that connects all Americans is our citizenship. We are a nation bound by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality, not by race or religion. What rights do we share as citizens, and what responsibilities do we have to our country? Do we still have the ability to exercise freedom of expression and religion? Do we as citizens support and defend the Constitution, and participate in the democratic process?

Resources (from iCivics):
Responsibility Launcher
You’ll remind citizens that civic duties aren’t just responsibilities, they help get things done!

Do I have a Right
Run your own law firm that specializes in constitutional law. You’ll decide whether potential clients “have a right,” and if so, match them with the right lawyer. The more clients you serve and the more cases you win, the faster your law firm will grow!

Bill of Rights
Run your own law firm that specializes in the Bill of Rights.

Strengthening Our Democracy through Equity: Mentoring Plus an Organization that Empowers At Risk Youth

July 31, 2023 David Childs 0

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University The Oxford Dictionary defines a democracy as a: “Government by the people; that form of government in which […]

Ned Huddleston an African-American cowboy and former slave, pictured circa 1880s. Ned was at various points a legitimate stunt rider and a horse and cattle rustler

Combatting the Attack on Black History Curriculum: More Resources for Teaching about Black Cowboys

July 31, 2023 David Childs 0

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityIn 2023 we find ourselves debating whether or not topics of diversity and inclusion can be taught in K-12 […]

Juneteenth History: An Independence Day for African Americans

June 8, 2023 David Childs 10

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Revised and updated from the original 2020 article. IntroductionMuch of the social studies education we received in the […]

Invisible Workers: Rediscovering the African Americans Who Worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps (1933-1942). Including Teaching Resources

June 7, 2023 David Childs 5

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University “I am satisfied that the negro enrollees themselves prefer to be in companies composed exclusively of their own […]

Multicultural Literature for Students, Parents and Teachers: So Many Options Now Available

May 19, 2023 David Childs 11

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University While co-teaching a social studies methods and language arts course with my colleague at a historically Black college, […]

Protecting Hate Speech: Using the Notion of Free Speech to Justify Racial Discrimination

May 19, 2023 David Childs 9

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University In a 2021 article entitled “Banning White Supremacy Isn’t Censorship, It’s Accountability” Malkia Devich-Cyrilideasjan provides insight on the […]

Women’s History Series Continued: Celebrating and Empowering Black Women (Including Teaching Resources)

March 16, 2023 David Childs 2

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Originally published October 11, 2020 as “Black Women’s Lives Matter” IntroductionIn this article we will continue our […]

Women’s History Series: Before There Was Rosa Parks, There Was Sarah Mayrant Fossett

March 9, 2023 David Childs 14

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Originally published March 21, 2021 as “Sarah Mayrant Fossett: Cincinnati Abolitionist and Business Owner” IntroductionI bet you do […]

“Uh Oh, They’re Following Us” The Fear of Driving While Black in America

February 9, 2023 David Childs 22

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Black History month is a time of the year to uncover and highlight some of the of the […]

What is Kwanzaa? It is an Original African American Holiday

December 28, 2022 David Childs 7

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionsWhen someone hears the expression “Happy Holidays!” they may not understand what other “holidays” take place at the […]

Posts navigation

1 2 … 15 »

The Latest From Democracy & Me

Episode 66: Democracy and Me Welcoming Little Amal

September 19, 2023 0

Strengthening Our Democracy through Equity: Mentoring Plus an Organization that Empowers At Risk Youth

July 31, 2023 0
Ned Huddleston an African-American cowboy and former slave, pictured circa 1880s. Ned was at various points a legitimate stunt rider and a horse and cattle rustler

Combatting the Attack on Black History Curriculum: More Resources for Teaching about Black Cowboys

July 31, 2023 0

Episode 65 Democracy & Z Presents: Pride Month

June 23, 2023 0

Juneteenth History: An Independence Day for African Americans

June 8, 2023 10
About Us

Contact Us

Subscribe To Our Emails

Unsubscribe From Our Emails

Meet Dr. David Childs

Meet Julie Coppens

The Charles H. Dater Foundation
daterW
Democracy and Me is fully sponsored by The Charles H. Dater Foundation.

Copyright © 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes