Welcome
Thomas Jefferson, one of our Founding Fathers and third President of the United States, wrote a letter on January 8, 1789 to Richard Price, a Welsh moral philosopher and supporter of the American Revolution, in which Jefferson wrote, “Wherever the people are well informed they can be trusted with their own government.”
It is incumbent upon all American citizens to educate themselves on the state of our civil society, the activities of our government officials, and the opportunities and challenges facing our nation. Toward that end, this book focuses on ten critical areas of contemporary American life, starting with an explanation of the issues, their historical dimension and significance, and moving on to common sense ideas to stimulate thoughtful discussion.
Chapter 1 Embracing Our Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 2 Respecting the Dignity of Workers
Chapter 3 Honoring Our Shared Stages of Life
Chapter 4 Balancing Crime and Punishment
Chapter 5 Managing Immigration and Border Security
Chapter 6 Preserving Public Safety and Gun Rights
Chapter 7 Creating a Culture of Life
Chapter 8 Pursuing a Foreign Policy of Global Leadership
Chapter 9 Thriving in the Land of Opportunity
Chapter 10 Ensuring Political Integrity
This well researched, non-partisan book can serve as a valuable contemporary resource for civics education courses at the high school and college level in order to enhance students’ knowledge and encourage their participation in public discourse.
