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Why Do We Have A Census?
September 10, 2020
Every 10 years, the U.S. embarks on a daunting task: count every resident in the country.
Should Washington, D.C. Be A State?
September 10, 2020
What would it take to make Washington, D.C. an official state?
What Does Disenfranchisement Look Like?
August 20, 2020
Dr. Terri Jett shares a brief history of voting access in the United States.
Equal Rights for Women
August 5, 2020
A lot has changed for women in America since the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Women for President
July 15, 2020
Women have been running for the nation's highest office well before they had the right to.
What is a Caucus?
June 16, 2020
Caucuses have been used to decide elections throughout U.S. history, but how do they work?
Freedom of Speech During Times of War
June 2, 2020
The first amendment becomes more complicated during times of war.
How does the draft work?
June 2, 2020
The U.S. has not needed a draft lottery since 1973, but what would it look like today?
Can You Run for President from Prison?
June 2, 2020
Can you run for president from prison? The answer may surprise you.
Welcome to Simple Civics
October 1, 2019
Can you run for president from prison? Are there limits to free speech during times of war? How does the draft lottery work? You probably took a government or civics class, but many of us still have questions about how it all works. WFYIs new online video series Simple Civics is here to help! In each episode, Butler University Professor of Political Science Terri Jett tackles a specific question in just a couple minutes breaking down the history behind an issue and how it affects us today. It doesnt have to be complicated, so lets make it simple!
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