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What is the Midterm Curse?
October 23, 2023
During midterm elections - those that take place between presidential elections - the president's party tends to lose seats in Congress. While not a guarantee, the party in power loses an average of 30 seats during the midterms. So why does this happen? Let's explore a some of the theories that explain this phenomenon and meet a few presidents who managed to avoid the dreaded midterm curse.
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Shirley Chisholm and the Fight for Political Equality
February 18, 2025
Learn how America's first Black congresswoman broke barriers and ran for president against...
What type of Government does the US have?
February 3, 2025
Online you may see arguments that the United States isn't a democracy. Are these claims valid?...
How these Political Outsiders became President
January 17, 2025
We know how Trump won, but how did other outsiders like James Garfield and Lincoln become president?...
Why doesn't Indiana have citizen-initiated ballot measures?
November 5, 2024
Why do some states have citizen-initiated ballot measures, and others don't?
Should Election Day be a federal holiday?
October 23, 2024
Hear the arguments for and against this idea in this episode of Simple Civics!
Amending the Constitution
May 30, 2024
What does it take to pass an Amendment? Find out in this episode of Simple Civics!
Age Maximums for Public Office
May 16, 2024
Elected officials are getting older in the US. Should there be an age limit?
What is Ranked Choice Voting?
November 7, 2023
How does ranked choice voting work, and could it increase trust in our election system?
Recognizing Election Mis/Disinformation
October 26, 2023
Explore ways you can spot false election information and avoid spreading it to others.
What Exactly Does a Mayor Do?
October 18, 2023
From overseeing departments to cutting ribbons, let's explore what exactly a mayor does.
Judging the Judges
October 11, 2023
Explore how judges are selected and why you should care about the process.
Felony Voting Rights
October 5, 2023
In many states a felony conviction means you lose your right to vote, sometimes forever.
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