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What is Voter Suppression?
November 3, 2022
The U.S. has a reputation for fair and free elections…and a history of excluding voters.
How Do Voting Machines Work?
October 28, 2022
Learn how different kinds of voting machines help keep our elections accurate and secure.
What is a Referendum?
October 21, 2022
Referendums give everyday citizens the power to directly shape our society.
How Do You Research Candidates?
October 13, 2022
Here are a few Dos and Don’ts when you’re making your big decision.
The Power of Protest
October 6, 2022
Words have had the power to educate, motivate, and inspire throughout history.
Reconstruction
September 29, 2022
The period known as reconstruction brought both victories and losses for civil rights.
What is the Bayh-Dole Act?
June 30, 2022
Senator Birch Bayh's final piece of landmark legislation is known as the Bayh-Dole Act.
Title IX
June 6, 2022
Title IX is known for expanding women's sports, but its effects are far-reaching.
What is the 26th Amendment?
May 4, 2022
Senator Birch Bayh helped pass the 26th Amendment, giving 18 year-olds the right to vote
What is the 25th Amendment?
April 15, 2022
Explore how the 25th amendment cleared confusion about the transfer of presidential power.
Filibusters
January 10, 2022
Do filibusters foster bipartisan cooperation? Or stop democracy in its tracks?
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