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CITIZENSHIP TEST REVIEW: VOTING

June 11, 2024 by

I’ve never taken a citizenship test because I was born here from people who were born here. So no test for me, but I’ve always wondered if I could pass one. As a history major in college I have high confidence for a passing grade. If you do nothing but pay attention to current events, […]

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KID COMPANY: VOTE LIKE THEY MATTER

October 18, 2022 by

‘Kid company’ is different than babysitting. Instead of a few hours, it’s a few days. During those days you can see what a kid wants and needs more than you can in a few hours. What do they want? They want ‘you’ all day, so bring your best. What’s that look like?

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CITIZENSHIP TEST: ARE YOU JERK?

February 28, 2022 by

A citizenship test for America needs to ask this question to new arrivals: Are you now, or have you ever been, a jerk, a punk, a piece of work? It’s not a disqualifying question for being a good citizen. You can be a jerk and still be a citizen. We just need to know ahead […]

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CITIZENS GRADED ON THE CURVE AROUND THESE PARTS

December 12, 2021 by

Are citizens graded in other countries the same as here? By graded I mean stereotyped, judged, lumped together in broad categories. If so, let’s see those report cards. Until then, ours will do. Class begins now.

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Chain Of Command From The Bottom Up Point Of View

July 17, 2018 by

After you’ve lived in a chain of command culture the picture clears up. It’s not about being over-burdened, neglected, or picked on.   It is about preparing to be a better link in the chain. Not exactly another brick in the wall, a chain is more active.   Or it’s preparation to leave the chain […]

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