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drray23

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4. I dont think they do.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2025, 03:20 PM

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Heck, even on DU, where people are following politics more than the average citizen, we still read completely delusional proposals on how to approach a particular issue, completely oblivious to how Congress, the courts, or the judiciary work. Usually along the lines of why don't democrats pass this bill or impeach this guy or subpoena that one with no obvious idea of what the actual mechanism to do so is.

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Do Schools Still Teach Civics? [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday OP

Where i substitute teach rhe 4&5th graders learn civics kimbutgar Monday #1

Many do not. Others do not teach it consistently. It contributed to where we are now politically. CousinIT Monday #2

I really have to wonder Jilly_in_VA Monday #3

I dont think they do. drray23 Monday #4

I think some of what you're talking about comes from utter frustration... slightlv Monday #5

I can understand this viewpoint. drray23 Monday #6

The number of civics objectives in the curriculum has been significantly reduced. lees1975 22 hrs ago #7