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Civics for Adults

Donna Blankinship

Politics, Government and the Economy for those who want to move beyond Politics 101.

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Latest Issues

How to track the dollars in political campaigns

Campaign ads, speeches and news stories often focus on who contributes money to pay for those political contests. I’m guessing you wouldn’t be surprised to hear that some of that information is exaggerated, out of context or just plain wron...

10 days ago
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What should be on the soundtrack for the next revolution?

I first wrote about protest music in February 2025, a few weeks after I started Civics for Adults, weeks after Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term. We all suspected this would be a rocky moment for our nation and I was hopeful...

17 days ago
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The midterm election: Top 10 ways to get ready

It’s election season in my state, which makes it a good time to share my top 10 ways you can make a difference before the midterms. What’s on your list?

  1. Check your registration. Go online to make sure all your information is up-to-dat...
24 days ago
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Replacing a lawmaker: It's not political, it's constitutional

Despite what you may have read on social media, replacing a congressman who resigns or dies in office is not a random political process. Every state has an established plan to follow in these moments, just like South Carolina has done since...

a month ago
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Do no harm: Spread truth not lies on the Internet

Don’t republish, like or share false information on your socials. I know it sounds simple, but sometimes it really isn’t.

I saw the perfect example of this on Facebook this week. A friend republished a story about a popular yet controversi...

a month ago
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