| The curation at RealClear’s American Civics portal this week begins with Tim Rice’s review of Professor Diana Schaub’s new book, “His Greatest Speeches: How Lincoln Moved the Nation.” The book consists of close readings of three of Lincoln’s most important and most profound speeches: the Lyceum Address, Gettysburg Address, and Second Inaugural. An experienced teacher and interpreter of the American political tradition, Schaub unpacks “the complex moral and political lessons at the heart of these deceptively simple speeches,” reading “them as part of a coherent whole.” As she writes, “Lincoln’s speeches were directed toward recovery of the nation’s integrity, re-conjoining word and deed, promise and performance.” The latest piece in our ongoing civic institutions series focuses on The Vino & Veritas Society, a network of civic-minded Americans who are looking to revive the American unum. Founded by two entrepreneurs, Thomas Krannawitter and David Rich, VVS offers members a huge library of content – podcasts, virtual seminars, and a forum – and the opportunity to form friendships that can forge the way to a healthier polity. “Liberty-minded, patriotic Americans who are concerned about their country – including parents, teachers, and business owners,” Krannawitter notes, “need a place where they can build relationships with each other.” At Philanthropy Daily, Brandon Millett highlights the story of the entrepreneur and civil rights veteran, Bob Woodson. Rather than top-down bureaucratic efforts and a focus on grievance and historical disadvantages, Woodson instead focuses “on the resilience of Black communities.” Millet concludes, “By promoting values such as liberty, opportunity and personal responsibility; by developing programs that emphasize Black excellence; by supporting homegrown community leaders; by creating a culture that embraces America’s founding principles, Woodson has been saying all along, if you want the American dream for all, this is the way.” Original Posts Mike Sabo, RealClearPolicy Essential Reading Albert Cheng & Jay Greene, National Affairs Although they are frequently pitted against each other, contemporary approaches to education on the left and right often begin... In the News Jeff Sikkenga, Post and Courier Jimmy Sengenberger, Gazette Wendy Bellion, Smithsonian Magazine Mona Charen, RealClearPolitics Jonathan Butcher, Washington Times Nelson Lund, Law & Liberty No Labels, RealClearPolicy Pete Williams, NBC Kevin Vallier, RealClearPolitics Bruce P. Frohnen, Law & Liberty Jack Butler, National Review Spencer Lindquist, The Federalist Aaron Randle, History.com C. Bradley Thompson, Substack Joanne Florino, Philanthropy Roundtable Shelby Steele, Ian Rowe, & Nique Fajors, Invisible Men In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Shelby Steele – author, columnist, documentary maker, and Senior Fellow at Stanford... Alexander J. Field, Peter Temin, & Amity Shlaes, National Association of Scholars At the beginning of the 1930s, the collapse of the stock market led to a severe economic depression that lasted through most... Jeremiah Lorrig, Janine Turner, Jonathan Greenberg, & Peter Lipsett, Giving Ventures In the ninth episode of our Giving Ventures podcast, titled “Leveling Up Our Civics Education, host and DonorsTrust Vice President... Heather Mac Donald & Glenn Loury, Glenn Show Given this country’s history of slavery and oppression, is patriotism possible for black people in the United States? For most of... Rachel Davison Humphries, Lou Frey Institute Episode four features the Bill of Rights Institute and the new resources available for teachers! The discussion features Rachel Davison Humphries, director of outreach. Carl Cannon's Great American Stories It's Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, the day of the week when I pass along a quotation meant to be inspirational ... On this date in 1848, a carpenter named James Wilson Marshall discovered gold nuggets in the tailrace of a mill ... Sixty-one years ago today, Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his farewell address to the American people. "Ike," as he was affectionately ... |
