The author argues that an informed citizenry is essential for the survival of a democracy. Many Americans are disengaged from civic life, with low voter turnout and declining readership. The internet ...

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On Constitution Day, the Department of Education announced the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, partnering with organizations such as Turning Point USA and Hillsdale College to shape civics ...

Editor’s note: Opinions are solely the opinion of the writer and not the Daily Journal. What is a citizen? What defines citizenship? Is it a set of rights and privileges? Or is it a set of duties and ...

President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the vital role of newspapers in fostering an informed citizenry and strengthening democracy, urging the youth to cultivate the habit of newspaper reading and ...