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Why Are Teachers Uncomfortable Teaching Civics?

A Conversation on the Economy With Dr. Art Laffer

Economist Dr. Art Laffer—creator of the Laffer Curve and former advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and several others—joined the Institute for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the American economy and where it may be headed.

Civics for Life Quarterly, Volume 3 | Issue 3

Economist Dr. Art Laffer—creator of the Laffer Curve and former advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and several others—joined the Institute for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the American economy and where it may be headed.

O’Connor Institute Ambassadors Online Civics & Debate Club

Calling all high-school-age students! Are you a high school student who wants to stand out on college applications, sharpen your leadership and debate skills, and connect with other ambitious students across the country? Join a one-of-a-kind, online Civics & Debate Club—totally free to join. You’ll build your confidence, grow your civics knowledge, and become part…

From Bowling Alone to Join or Die: How Clubs Can Strengthen Community and Democracy

“This is a film about why you should join a club.” So begins the documentary Join or Die, available to stream on Netflix, that follows the work of sociologist, Dr. Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, the Collapse and Revival of American Community, who famously argued that American civic organizations and engagement were in serious and steady decline and that this…

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The Economy: Tariffs, Inflation, and American Competitiveness

From trade wars to rising prices, America’s economic landscape is being reshaped by powerful forces. How do tariffs affect U.S. industry and global standing? With inflation cooling but uncertainty lingering, where are things headed next—and what does it mean for policy and growth? Economist John Cochrane joins the Institute to explore the pressures and policies…

Civics for Life Quarterly, Volume 3 | Issue 2

Dr. Lawrence H. Summers—71st U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and President Emeritus of Harvard University—recently joined the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for a timely and wide-ranging conversation moderated by Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Arizona State University.