Using the Constitution to determine what your relationship with government is

The main body of the Constitution is where the political factions and their representatives play; where they determine the structure of and constraints on the government. There is little to nothing that you can do about the structure and constraints of the government. There is nary a mention in the seven articles of the Constitution of the citizen or the rights the citizen may have.

Your attention should remain on making sure that the promises contained in the amendments are kept. Continue reading Using the Constitution to determine what your relationship with government is

Why you should get to know your government representatives.

, you are capable of being an advocate for your community needs. There are steps that you can take to ensure that your elected official’s campaigns and decision-making take into account your narrative. Getting to know your representatives is an important approach to expanding your influence on the political process. Continue reading Why you should get to know your government representatives.

Live blog: US Senate Committee on Natural Resources State of the US Territories

10:09 am. Senator Joe Manchin-The territories and the freely associated states are important to the United States’ security. The challenges of the pandemic were compounded by other natural disasters. Senator Manchin takes note of Puerto Rico’s infrastructure and the importance of infrastructure resilience. 10:14 am. Senator John Barrasso-The territories in the Pacific are a front … Continue reading Live blog: US Senate Committee on Natural Resources State of the US Territories