Equality in America: Unpacking "All Men Are Created Equal"
The Declaration of Independence's most famous phrase, "All men are created equal," represents a revolutionary claim in human political history that asserts the fundamental equality of all humans regar...
14 Jul 202517min
The Declaration of Independence: The Preamble
Dr. Paul Carrese explains why the American colonies wanted independence from Great Britain, tracing the growing desire for freedom and self-governance from the 1760s through the formal Declaration of ...
11 Jul 202516min
Beyond Fireworks: The Declaration That Defined a Nation
Check out the Civic Literacy Curriculum lesson for this episode! Dr. Sean Beienberg clarifies the distinction between America's actual vote for independence on July 2, 1776, and the adoption of Jeff...
10 Jul 202510min
Kids Edition: Thomas Jefferson and the Words That Shaped America
Looking for Lessons? Check these out! Today, we are answering Lucy's question: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Why does that matter? Thomas Jefferson, at just 33 years old, was chosen to wr...
9 Jul 20254min
Kids Edition: The Document That Changed Everything: Understanding the Declaration of Independence
This episode of Civics in a Year: Kids Edition answers first-grader Del's question about the Declaration of Independence, explaining its historical significance and enduring principles in child-friend...
8 Jul 20254min
Principles of the American Republic: Where Liberty Began
What does it truly mean when we say "all men are created equal"? Why do we celebrate with fireworks each July? And how has a document written in 1776 managed to inspire freedom movements around the wo...
7 Jul 20258min
Unlocking the Science of Citizenship: A Journey Through American Civics
Imagine a nation where citizens don't know how their government works or why it was designed that way. According to recent studies, we're living in that nation—only 40% of Americans can name all three...
4 Jul 202525min
Trailer- Civics In A Year
Civics in A Year What do you really know about the American government, the Constitution, and your rights as a citizen? Civics in a Year is a fast-paced podcast series that delivers essential civic kn...
21 Mai 20251min
