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Rights and Responsibilities

The common thread that connects all Americans is our citizenship. We are a nation bound by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality, not by race or religion. What rights do we share as citizens, and what responsibilities do we have to our country? Do we still have the ability to exercise freedom of expression and religion? Do we as citizens support and defend the Constitution, and participate in the democratic process?

Resources (from iCivics):
Responsibility Launcher
You’ll remind citizens that civic duties aren’t just responsibilities, they help get things done!

Do I have a Right
Run your own law firm that specializes in constitutional law. You’ll decide whether potential clients “have a right,” and if so, match them with the right lawyer. The more clients you serve and the more cases you win, the faster your law firm will grow!

Bill of Rights
Run your own law firm that specializes in the Bill of Rights.

Watch Night Services: African American Religious New Year’s Traditions

January 1, 2022 David Childs 20

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityWe want to continue our tradition of highlighting cultural diversity in holiday traditions. We must continue to find ways […]

Diversifying the Curriculum by Learning about Kwanzaa: With Resources for Teachers

December 30, 2021 David Childs 12

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction In our last post we wrote about cultural diversity during the holiday season in an article entitled […]

Art Thou a Witch? Studying the Witchcraft Trials in History

November 1, 2021 David Childs 55

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityLithograph of witch trial in Salem, Massachusetts. Photograph: Bettmann ArchiveIntroductionIn light of the recent celebration of Halloween we decided to […]

Forum on Critical Race Theory and Education with NKU and Democracy and Me

October 31, 2021 David Childs 9

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University College and high school students at an upcoming virtual forum featuring Democracy and Me and Northern Kentucky […]

Here is Why Your Vote Counts: The Importance of Voting Every Election Cycle

October 31, 2021 David Childs 33

Dr. David Childs, D.D. Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University A poll worker hands out “I Voted Today” stickers in Washington, D.C., in 2012. Journalist Ari Berman says […]

Journalism in Action: Teaching Resources for Civic Engagement from PBS

October 13, 2021 David Childs 4

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University “This week we are spotlighting a great new resource by our friends at PBS entitled Journalism in […]

We Must Never Forget: Commemorating 911 with Resources for the Public and Educators

September 22, 2021 David Childs 21

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionI was a young adult, a few years out of high school when I first learned of the […]

Please Use Credible Sources: Entitled to Our Own Opinion, But Not Our Own Facts

August 25, 2021 David Childs 9

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Analysis/Opinion IntroductionDoes living in a democratic society where everyone has a voice entitle us to our own facts? […]

Adding to the Conversation about a Diverse Curriculum in Education

August 13, 2021 David Childs 7

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University IntroductionA hot topic of conversation in political, educational and everyday circles has been the extent to […]

“I Don’t See Color” and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves

July 26, 2021 David Childs 18

We will continue our series highlighting the voices of young diverse authors. Our next piece is an essay by Sabrina Dearinger challenging the myth of […]

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