Things to assess including who conducted the poll, what might they have to gain from the results and how and when did they ask their questions.

(Hope you didn’t think this was going to be a post about the Epstein Files.)

Why we need to learn more about the U.S. Census while most people are focused on the midterm election.

Washington officials are drawing up contingency plans for the November election amid uncertainty on what might change for mail-in ballots.

How to call your lawmakers, keep track of legislation and get involved.

No, but you should make sure you’re prepared.

Who pays the tax bill and how do they mold the U.S. economy in other ways.

Read this and you’ll know all the constitutional basics without having to pay law school tuition.

A lot of people have been asking what exactly is an executive order: A law or just a suggestion? And how can they be challenged by people who don’t agree with them? Answers here.

A step-by-step guide to do your own research and not just trust what you see in ads.

A lot of new protest music has been added recently to the genre. How would you mix that in with your old favorites?

From inspiring others to figuring out your voting plan.

The process is similar in every state and has nothing to do with whether the governor is a Democrat or Republican.

Before clicking share, like or repost, follow this quick fact-checking guide.

The courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, are pushing back against Trump administration efforts to interfere with the 2026 election.

The answer depends on who is doing the math. Here are some numbers.

Why do we have to pay off credit cards and the government doesn’t have to.

Context from history and the Constitution to help us decide how to feel about the federal government right now.

How "motor voter" laws and other innovations may help push the Americans who don't vote to fill out a ballot.

The Constitution is silent on the size of the court and vague about term limits.

Some answers and also a lot more questions

What this 60-year-old law has accomplished and why it's on life support.

From Lincoln and Garfield to last weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner

Using the Freedom of Information Act and how to get other information online.

TL;DR: The easiest way to keep someone out of the oval office is by not electing them president in the first place.

What is a war crime, what laws regulate them and how are the convictions enforced?

Part two in a Civics for Adults exploration of the people skipping U.S. elections.

I listened to the arguments so you didn’t have to.

Answering your questions about why gas prices vary from state to state, why price changes at the pump happen so fast and what role do U.S. oil reserves play.

The history of the Selective Service and whether the future could mean young men and women fighting overseas.

Some people have been talking about Trump's attack on Iran as being unconstitutional, but he's far from the first president to go to war without permission.

Not voting isn’t laziness or disinterest. The 100 million Americans who don’t fill out a ballot are telling us how they feel about our government and the people who compete to lead it.

(and not just if you’re a Democrat)

All the things you didn't know about "the other" U.S. citizens

Noah Winter has attended more Super Bowls than Tom Brady, but not as a player. Winter is the mastermind behind the confetti spectacle at the end of each game.

The Constitution hasn't been amended since 1992, but people have a lot of ideas.

What to say, how to do it and when emailing is the better choice.

Some ways YOU can help keep voting free and fair in the United States.

Why I want to talk about how our government works and help more Americans become well informed citizens and voters.

Looking back at a year of learning along with Civics for Adults readers.

Educators are exploring new and creative approaches to meeting students where they are academically. For some options, regulatory and funding frameworks are still evolving.

10 resolutions for a civicly engaged 2026.

P.S. It's retirement insurance we pay for ourselves, not a government benefit or "Ponzi Scheme."

Quiz yourself and see what areas of government and history you need to study.

Brief legal guidance and a long list of ways allies can help their neighbors, along with links to resources.

Hint: You can't execute someone for saying something the president disagrees with.

From Thanksgiving to Juneteenth, the history of America's celebrations.

Could you eat on $6 a day? I don't think my family could and I have the grocery receipts to prove it. SNAP is not the solution to poverty or hunger but it does help.

Why is insurance going to be so expensive next year: The ACA, insurance at work and how we "share the risk."