Tag: Civics and Economics

  • The Bitter Interregnum: How the Hoover-Roosevelt Transition Deepened the Depression

    The four months between Franklin Roosevelt’s election in November 1932 and his inauguration in March 1933 represent one of the most consequential—and damaging—presidential transitions in American history. During this period, the economy deteriorated dramatically while the outgoing and incoming presidents engaged in a political standoff that prioritized partisan advantage over immediate relief. Understanding this interregnum…

  • The Business Plot of 1933: When Wall Street Tried to Overthrow FDR

    In the Great Depression, Major General Butler exposed a conspiracy by wealthy industrialists to instigate a fascist coup against Roosevelt’s government, raising concerns about democracy’s fragility.

  • What Superman Means To Me

    I’m reposting a link to my story from April in response to all those who have problems with who Superman is and what he stands for: Truth, Justice, and the American Way ( i.e. helping those who cannot help themselves, being a light to those who are leaving darkness, being an example of what should…

  • The 1880 Republican National Convention: A Model of Democratic Process and Political Drama for the 2024 DNCC

    The 1880 Republican National Convention in Chicago featured a dramatic clash of factions, leading to the unexpected nomination of James A. Garfield. This showed the power of compromise and oratory in politics.

  • Simplify Access to Veterans’ Benefits

    Veterans deserve simplified, accessible benefits. Legislative action is needed to streamline processes and address unjust policies for the well-being of those who served.

  • ISTE Live 24 Preconference

    If you are going to ISTE24, share your excitement using Adobe Express And remix this ➡️ adobe.ly/eduiste24remix Have fun creating and then join me Mon Jun24 from 1:00-2:00 to learn more about Literacy with GenAI tools like AdobeFirefly. Or you can create a screensaver with a QR code learning to your presentation resources and contacts.…