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Why do we have a government in the first place? It’s the most basic question in civics, yet one we rarely stop to ask. I built the Unconventional Civics course on Peterson Academy to challenge assumptions, teach the fundamentals that are glossed over or ignored in the traditional classroom,... show more

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The newest course on Peterson Academy, Dan Crenshaw's nine-hour course: Unconventional Civics, is available now. Join now for immediate access at Peterson Academy. In this course, Crenshaw walks us through the foundations of American government, civics, and foreign policy. Through engaging narratives, he examines the role of government in society, the interaction between various levels of government and economic systems, the requirements for winning elections, and the concept of civic duty. The course also delves into the two-party system, the inner workings of Congress, and the multifaceted role of modern congressional representatives, concluding with an analysis of American foreign policy and its role in contributing to global order.

The newest course on Peterson Academy, Dan Crenshaw's nine-hour course: Unconventional Civics, is available now. Join now for immediate access at Peterson Academy. In this course, Crenshaw walks us through the foundations of American government, civics, and foreign policy. Through engaging narratives, he examines the role of government in society, the interaction between various levels of government and economic systems, the requirements for winning elections, and the concept of civic duty. The course also delves into the two-party system, the inner workings of Congress, and the multifaceted role of modern congressional representatives, concluding with an analysis of American foreign policy and its role in contributing to global order.

Peterson Academy

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We are delighted to announce that the American Civics Exam is now available to the public and free to take! The American Civics Exam is not only a rich, challenging way to test your knowledge of American history and government, but an exam that we hope will help lead the revival of civics education in America. Visit to get started!

We are delighted to announce that the American Civics Exam is now available to the public and free to take! The American Civics Exam is not only a rich, challenging way to test your knowledge of American history and government, but an exam that we hope will help lead the revival of civics education in America. Visit to get started!

Classic Learning Test

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Demis Hassabis on the final frontier for AI in science 🧬 : it’s not just about solving the math, it’s about having the creativity to ask the question in the first place. While coding and math are verifiable and easier to automate, natural science requires a "missing ingredient" that we haven't fully cracked yet. "Coming up with the question in the first place or coming up with the theory or the hypothesis. I think that's much, much harder and I think that's the highest level of scientific creativity.”

Demis Hassabis on the final frontier for AI in science 🧬 : it’s not just about solving the math, it’s about having the creativity to ask the question in the first place. While coding and math are verifiable and easier to automate, natural science requires a "missing ingredient" that we haven't fully cracked yet. "Coming up with the question in the first place or coming up with the theory or the hypothesis. I think that's much, much harder and I think that's the highest level of scientific creativity.”

Chris

12,890 views • 7 months ago

Germany's Chancellor Merz on Iran: We have always said that we are ready to participate. We have already sent the first minesweeping vessels and ships to the region. We are prepared, but we have not yet made a decision — neither in the federal government nor in parliament. We must, of course, also clarify the legal basis. That is a question we have not yet resolved conclusively. But the fact that we are fundamentally prepared to participate in safeguarding this peace has been the common position of the federal government for weeks already.

Germany's Chancellor Merz on Iran: We have always said that we are ready to participate. We have already sent the first minesweeping vessels and ships to the region. We are prepared, but we have not yet made a decision — neither in the federal government nor in parliament. We must, of course, also clarify the legal basis. That is a question we have not yet resolved conclusively. But the fact that we are fundamentally prepared to participate in safeguarding this peace has been the common position of the federal government for weeks already.

Clash Report

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We have to ask this Mr President, why is it so difficult for you as the ANC to advance the interests of black people ? We are the majority and natives, yet black people are the ones who suffer the most in the country. What hurts people the most, it’s a black government that has failed them even with basic services such as water, electricity and safety.

We have to ask this Mr President, why is it so difficult for you as the ANC to advance the interests of black people ? We are the majority and natives, yet black people are the ones who suffer the most in the country. What hurts people the most, it’s a black government that has failed them even with basic services such as water, electricity and safety.

Vuyo Zungula MP 🇿🇦

48,830 views • 6 months ago

The way homes get built is full of rules nobody can explain. He questioned all of them. Riley Meik (Riley Meik) on building from first principles: "A lot of it came down to hand tools. Why do we have to use hand tools? Why do we have to use materials of this size?" "Why do two people need to be able to carry every single part of the building system? Why don't we make the biggest thing we can in the factory that still ships cost effectively, and then just crane it into place?" "Just like that, we deleted five assembly processes, ten components, and just made it one thing." "You don't really have the right to question the requirements in this space unless you are in charge of setting the requirements."

The way homes get built is full of rules nobody can explain. He questioned all of them. Riley Meik (Riley Meik) on building from first principles: "A lot of it came down to hand tools. Why do we have to use hand tools? Why do we have to use materials of this size?" "Why do two people need to be able to carry every single part of the building system? Why don't we make the biggest thing we can in the factory that still ships cost effectively, and then just crane it into place?" "Just like that, we deleted five assembly processes, ten components, and just made it one thing." "You don't really have the right to question the requirements in this space unless you are in charge of setting the requirements."

Chris Powers

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[Q]: President Trump sounded doubtful that Ukraine could regain all the territories that Russia occupied even though he have said the opposite recently. What do you think he believes? President Zelenskyy: Of course the question of territories, very sensitive question, very sensitive and the most difficult question. Our position is that first we need a ceasefire, we need to sit and speak and to understand where we are and I think this is the most important first step, that is where we are. I think the President [Trump] understands that the most difficult question in any format of negotiations will be the territory. It's a pity, but the territory of Ukraine.

[Q]: President Trump sounded doubtful that Ukraine could regain all the territories that Russia occupied even though he have said the opposite recently. What do you think he believes? President Zelenskyy: Of course the question of territories, very sensitive question, very sensitive and the most difficult question. Our position is that first we need a ceasefire, we need to sit and speak and to understand where we are and I think this is the most important first step, that is where we are. I think the President [Trump] understands that the most difficult question in any format of negotiations will be the territory. It's a pity, but the territory of Ukraine.

Anton Gerashchenko

198,833 views • 10 months ago

Mic drop queen. It's basic civics. Most schools dont teach civics anymore. Do what she said. Look at all the representatives who voted no on the government shutdown. The only republican to vote no was Rand Paul. He wanted pre covid spending levels. "If you can't be unified, I dont want you there." Agree Agree Agree.

Mic drop queen. It's basic civics. Most schools dont teach civics anymore. Do what she said. Look at all the representatives who voted no on the government shutdown. The only republican to vote no was Rand Paul. He wanted pre covid spending levels. "If you can't be unified, I dont want you there." Agree Agree Agree.

Sassafrass84

80,266 views • 9 months ago

.James Talarico: I think we should define what we mean by love. I'm not talking about a sentimental feeling. I believe love is a force as real as gravity. Scripture says that God is love. And I always think the question, ‘do you believe in God?‘ is such a strange one because to me, God is the ultimate reality — the ground of our being. I think the question people are asking when they ask that is, ‘do you believe in love’? And love to me is the most powerful thing in the universe.

.James Talarico: I think we should define what we mean by love. I'm not talking about a sentimental feeling. I believe love is a force as real as gravity. Scripture says that God is love. And I always think the question, ‘do you believe in God?‘ is such a strange one because to me, God is the ultimate reality — the ground of our being. I think the question people are asking when they ask that is, ‘do you believe in love’? And love to me is the most powerful thing in the universe.

Team Talarico

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BANNON: You kidding me? Note the Kash. It’s not working. You’ve got to give ppl basic info. We’re in a shooting war in one of the most dangerous places in the world, and after two attacks today they still won’t even name the guy. Why? Why do we have to hear it from Ryan Grim?

BANNON: You kidding me? Note the Kash. It’s not working. You’ve got to give ppl basic info. We’re in a shooting war in one of the most dangerous places in the world, and after two attacks today they still won’t even name the guy. Why? Why do we have to hear it from Ryan Grim?

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.Chuck Schumer is incapable of telling the truth. After 44 YEARS in Congress, he pretends not to understand the Senate’s rules. As every 8th grade Civics student knows, it takes 60 votes to end the Schumer Shutdown. Since we only have 53 Republicans, we must have a handful of Senate Democrats do the right thing this week and vote to reopen the government. It’s time to stop the political games!

.Chuck Schumer is incapable of telling the truth. After 44 YEARS in Congress, he pretends not to understand the Senate’s rules. As every 8th grade Civics student knows, it takes 60 votes to end the Schumer Shutdown. Since we only have 53 Republicans, we must have a handful of Senate Democrats do the right thing this week and vote to reopen the government. It’s time to stop the political games!

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Trump is right that America needs to win the quantum computing race. But we have to be INCREDIBLY careful how much of this power we give to the government. Once that tech is unleashed, national secrets, bank accounts, and everything with a digital lock on it will become accessible overnight. And when combined with government ownership of AI, this provides the tools for a totalitarian state unlike anything we have ever seen. AI doesn't sit downstream of your life like a railroad or a bank. It sits upstream of your thoughts. If the state owns the tool that drafts your emails, answers your questions, and frames your choices, they don't need to censor you. The system will just groom you to never ask the question in the first place. We cannot give the government control over the tools we use to form our own minds. Because one day, someone will use them.

Trump is right that America needs to win the quantum computing race. But we have to be INCREDIBLY careful how much of this power we give to the government. Once that tech is unleashed, national secrets, bank accounts, and everything with a digital lock on it will become accessible overnight. And when combined with government ownership of AI, this provides the tools for a totalitarian state unlike anything we have ever seen. AI doesn't sit downstream of your life like a railroad or a bank. It sits upstream of your thoughts. If the state owns the tool that drafts your emails, answers your questions, and frames your choices, they don't need to censor you. The system will just groom you to never ask the question in the first place. We cannot give the government control over the tools we use to form our own minds. Because one day, someone will use them.

Glenn Beck

51,234 views • 2 months ago

Obama: I am not immune to anger or doubt. But I do know this when we lose faith in each other, when we stop believing that voting matters… we open the door to the most ruthless or the most careless, or the most fearful among us who see some groups and some people as more equal than others and see government as nothing more than a way to divvy up the spoils and punish enemies, and keep those who are different in their place. I do not believe that is the story of America that prevails in the end.

Obama: I am not immune to anger or doubt. But I do know this when we lose faith in each other, when we stop believing that voting matters… we open the door to the most ruthless or the most careless, or the most fearful among us who see some groups and some people as more equal than others and see government as nothing more than a way to divvy up the spoils and punish enemies, and keep those who are different in their place. I do not believe that is the story of America that prevails in the end.

Acyn

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Kevin Young on if he can put a finger on the first half struggles: “Most our struggles have been execution related. I didn’t think that was the case tonight. It’s hard to over come 9-of-12 from three. You have to give Bryson a lot of credit..I’ve examined it eight different ways to the moon and back. At the end of the day it’s shot making. We’re shooting the three at much higher clip in the second half than we are in the first. That’s something you can’t necessarily fix. It’s more about trying to make sure you’re executing, which tonight I thought we did for the most part in the first half.

Kevin Young on if he can put a finger on the first half struggles: “Most our struggles have been execution related. I didn’t think that was the case tonight. It’s hard to over come 9-of-12 from three. You have to give Bryson a lot of credit..I’ve examined it eight different ways to the moon and back. At the end of the day it’s shot making. We’re shooting the three at much higher clip in the second half than we are in the first. That’s something you can’t necessarily fix. It’s more about trying to make sure you’re executing, which tonight I thought we did for the most part in the first half.

Ben Criddle

22,622 views • 7 months ago

A day does not go by where someone from Africa who has fleed to the U.S. or UK does not mention the #ADOS community. And this one sided competition and obsession they have with us is absolutely rooted in jealousy and tribalism. Now we have had professionals in every field for over a century in the country WE built the question is why can’t you build Nigeria? Until you do that there’s no need to think you can give us advice on anything or any level. 🤷🏿‍♂️ you cannot compete where you do not compare. #ADOS

A day does not go by where someone from Africa who has fleed to the U.S. or UK does not mention the #ADOS community. And this one sided competition and obsession they have with us is absolutely rooted in jealousy and tribalism. Now we have had professionals in every field for over a century in the country WE built the question is why can’t you build Nigeria? Until you do that there’s no need to think you can give us advice on anything or any level. 🤷🏿‍♂️ you cannot compete where you do not compare. #ADOS

EastTexas

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Georgia Democrat calmly plotting the “legal” execution of Trump supporters. In case you don’t have a civics class in your local high school, this is exactly why we have the second amendment to the constitution of the United States of America

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Sciatica and its symptoms are often blamed on a tight or overactive Piriformis muscle. But rarely do people ask - why is the Piriformis tight in the first place? Here’s what you need to know to get better results fixing this issue 👇

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.Vice President JD Vance to service members: "Part of the reason why we, in our political leadership, are able to do what we do is because the world over... are afraid of you. They know that if we ask, you guys will go and make the impossible possible... that is an amazing thing, and it's why we have the great nation that we have today." 🇺🇸

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