You and a partner will pick a public policy issue to analyze and report upon. You will have to research the topic and if possible, conduct interviews with an expert or engage in a debate with your partner that will inform and enlighten your listeners. You can offer solutions and/or submit ideas that you believe the government should adopt to address any of the ideals regarding the “common good.” This is your “large and noble obligation” to engage in the civic life of your country.
The official website for U.S. federal legislative information. It provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information, presented by the Library of Congress (LOC). Congress.gov is usually updated the morning after a session adjourns. Consult Coverage Dates for Legislative Information for the specific update schedules and start date for each collection.
New Jersey State Bill Search
Search for current New Jersey State bills by bill number, keyword, subject, or sponsor. Use the links at the top of the page to find legislative calendars, agendas, and more.
Bureau of Economic Analysis from the U.S. Department of Commerce
"The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner." If your proposal will cost money or save money, you may find relevant evidence to support your position here.
Pew Research Center: Topics
Pew conducts policy and public opinion research on a wide range of topics. Find out how most Americans think about your topic with Pew's deep dives into public opinion.
More Perfect from National Public Radio (NPR)
"We're taught the Supreme Court was designed to be above the fray of politics. But at a time when partisanship seeps into every pore of American life, are the nine justices living up to that promise? We bring the highest court of the land down to earth, telling the human dramas at the Court that shape so many aspects of American life — from our religious freedom to our artistic expression, from our reproductive choices to our voice in democracy."
We the People from the National Constitution Center
"A weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life."
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