Why January 1 Became America’s Civic Reset

What makes the American system of government unique in world history? Dr. Justin Dyer, professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin and dean of the UT Austin School of Civic Leadership...

22 Aug 202510min

Dr. Paul Carrese explores John Locke's profound influence on the Declaration of Independence and American founding principles. Locke's philosophy of natural rights - that all humans possess inherent, ...

21 Aug 202518min

America's political philosophy emerged from a complex interplay of Enlightenment thought, with both radical and moderate strands shaping our founding documents and constitutional system. • Multiple i...

20 Aug 202519min

Our fearless leader Dr. Paul Carrese explores republicanism—small r republicanism—and how it is reflected in the US Constitution. • We are a democratic republic, not simply a democracy • The Constitu...

19 Aug 202518min

Dr. Phillip Muñoz explores the concept of social contracts and explains how they formed the foundation of American governance. He illustrates how these agreements transform potential chaos into ordere...

18 Aug 202511min

Natural rights form the cornerstone of American constitutional democracy, establishing that all individuals possess unalienable rights endowed by their Creator that no government can legitimately take...

15 Aug 202519min

We explore what a constitution is by comparing it to creating rules for a clubhouse. We explain how the U.S. Constitution outlines government structure, leadership selection, and citizens' rights. Our...

14 Aug 20256min

George Washington's crucial role at the Constitutional Convention goes far beyond simply presiding over the meeting, serving as the vital legitimizing force that made radical constitutional reform pos...

13 Aug 202521min