The Constitution has been the guiding document for the United State of America for nearly 250 years. The documents cover a wide range of issues which make it possible for people in a large, diverse country to live peacefully and harmoniously, most of the time. One of the important topics it addresses is the issue of which powers are “reserved” for States and which powers are “enumerated” for Federal government. Of course, it is not always so clear. In this episode, Lamar Roth and Tom Klaus discuss the concept of states' rights, exploring its historical context, evolution, and current implications, particularly in relation to education. They examine the tension between federal and state powers, the role of the 10th Amendment, and the influence of federal policies on local education systems. The discussion highlights concerns over public funding and the quality of education, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to governance.
Learn more:
The Constitution: From the National Constitution Center https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution
What are States Rights and What is Federalism? (From PBS WHYY “Your Democracy”) https://youtu.be/4xKPhMesFPo?si=K9DXvbsHiYp7oo2m
Federalism: Balancing State vs. Federal Powers https://pluralpolicy.com/blog/state-vs-federal-powers/
In what ways are States Rights coming into conflict with Federal Rights today in the Trump Administration? https://www.perplexity.ai/search/in-what-ways-are-states-rights-iMg.uze2Sv6dmfLDJ6Dq0w
How We Check Ourselves
Fact Checking: Because there are a lot of things happening…some true, some false, some unbelievable…we use the following fact checking sites. Look for yourself:
Snopes - https://www.snopes.com/
FactCheck.org - https://www.factcheck.org/
Politifact - https://www.politifact.com/
RealClearPolitics - https://www.realclearpolitics.com/
Because media can have its own biases, we also rely upon these sites to help us get balanced coverage:
Media Bias/Fact Check - https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/
All Sides - https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news
Ad Fontes Media Bias Chart - https://app.adfontesmedia.com/chart/interactive
Meet Lamar and Tom
Lamar Roth and Tom Klaus are lifelong friends exploring how to get to a 3rd Space - a space where two or more people with opposing viewpoints, ideologies, and worldviews can come together to hear, listen, share, and connect with one another. Together Lamar and Tom hope to carve out a 3rd Space where everything can be on the table for open, straightforward, honest, and, yet kind and respectful inquiry.
Want to watch us do the podcast? Visit the Klaus Haus Productions YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@KlausHausProductions.
Comments? Suggestions? Ideas for guests or topics?
Send us a voice message on Spotify or email us at lamar3rdSpace@gmail.com and tom3rdSpace@gmail.com.
Credits:
Wild Opinions and Nonsensical Musings by Lamar Roth & Tom Klaus
Images by Getty Images, Pexels, Pixabay, Roth Images, and Cyberlink AI
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Getting to 3rd Space with Lamar and Tom is produced and sponsored by Klaus Haus Productions LLC and Acorn Consulting, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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