As the United States acclimates to the "flood the zone" governing style, reasoned discourse around civics has crumbled.
https://youtu.be/ngx0GxJjmDM
There are many causes. Polarizing media, bombastic claims, and systematized gas-lighting on both sides have created one of the most toxic political environments since the Vietnam War.
However, the absence of civics and good citizenship concepts have laid the groundwork for the hysterics of today.
LINDSEY CORMACK has a way forward. She is the author of the book "How to Raise a Citizen "
https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Citizen-Why-Its-ebook/dp/B0DBWYTXJ4/
Outline:
Why are Civics Important?
Recent stats on the absence of civics
Understanding structures
Understanding the "why" of structures and civics
Knowing what the Constitution says
Knowing that the Constitution evolves too
Understanding federalism
Government funding mechanisms
Communication- how to broach inflamed subjects
How to raise the next generation
What makes a good citizen?
Going beyond jury duty and voting
Civics and Active participation
Intersection with wealthy multi-generational families
Joint decision-maling
Believing in something greater than self
Guardrails of ideals melded with open-mindedness and curiosity
Right holder vs Duty bearer (Rights come with obligations)
Justice vs compliance
Control vs grace
Right and wrong in civics
Contacting Lindsey
Links: www.howtoraiseacitizen.com
IG: @howtoraiseacitizen
Lindsay discussing civics on Errol Louis' YOU DECIDE Podcast
The Intersection of Civics, Money and Presidents
Rights and Obligations with David Haass (Civics)
Background
LINDSEY is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Stevens Institute of Technology. She is the former Director of the Diplomacy Lab. She is the secretary of community board 8 in Manhattan and the co-chair of the Street Life Committee. Lindsey is the creator of DCInbox, a comprehensive digital archive of Congress-to-constituent e-newsletters. Finally, she is also the author of Congress and U.S. Veterans: From the GI Bill to the VA Crisis.
Frazer's interest in citizenship and civics:
You may be wondering why a show about wealth management (and beyond) would be interested in citizenship and civics.
In a nutshell, I get asked three times a day what can be done to raise responsible kids. Because families (and the answers to those questions) are different. The answers should come from within, I ask what they (the parents or grandparents what think it takes to be a "good citizen."
The answer to that question can then lead into the discussions I need to have about stewardship and a variety of other concepts.
Additionally, good civics is good business. Businesses ignore the politics around them at their own peril. Board dynamics are also the intersection of civics, joint decision-making and constituent accountability for businesses.
Executives have to be good at this. The values that make people successful are also the ones that people want to pass down to their kids
Personally, politics and civics are ingrained in me. I majored inhHistory and political science major in college. I worked in many NYS campaigns, the NYS Department of Economic Development, and ran the Republican Party in Bedford, NY for a year. More recently, I was on the board of my co-op for 7 years and president of the NYC Estate Planning Council. Civics and participation are a big part of my worldview.
Transcript
Frazer Rice (00:32.447)
As we get acclimated to the new flood the zone component of politics, reason discourse has crumbled. And I think absence of civics in public life is the cause. Lindsay Cormack has a way forward and she's the author of How to Raise a Citizen. Welcome aboard, Lindsay.
Lindsey Cormack (00:46.978)
Thank you so much for having me. I'm excited to talk with you today.