Citizen Leadership

Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership
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justice lawyer / judge gavel working with legal documents in a court room
Debra J. Saunders
August 17, 2023
Citizen Leadership

Should We Allow Minors to Manipulate Courts?

Debra J. Saunders
August 17, 2023
Citizen Leadership
In 2020, a small group of Montana minors filed a lawsuit to force Montana officials to consider climate change when they approve fossil fuel projects. Their lawsuit, Held v. Montana, argued that children are "uniquely vulnerable" to climate change; hence a state law that doesn't require regulators to consider climate change violates their constitutional rights. Read More ›
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Legal office of lawyers, justice and law concept Wooden judge gavel or a wood hammer and a soundboard used by a judge person on a desk in a courtroom with a blurred brass scales of justice behind
Scott S. Powell
August 16, 2023
Citizen Leadership

Biden Global Business Dealings Scream for Impeachment

Scott S. Powell
August 16, 2023
Citizen Leadership
Our nation's Framers of the Constitution recognized that corrupting influences from foreign powers was a very real threat. They were especially concerned about the possibility of an American president becoming corruptible. Read More ›
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Front side of typical american porch colonial house with white traditional columns and pillars, beautiful garden in the back and forest
Scott S. Powell
July 7, 2023
Citizen Leadership

The Simple Truth About Reversing America’s Current Death Spiral

Scott S. Powell
July 7, 2023
Citizen Leadership
Reflecting in the aftermath of July 4th reminds us that the craziness sweeping the country is fundamentally out of national character and goes way beyond politics and endless election cycle madness. Read More ›
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National celebration Fourth of July federal holiday United States
National celebration Fourth of July federal holiday United States
Scott S. Powell
July 3, 2023
Citizen Leadership

Celebrating July Fourth Rings Hollow Without Fidelity To America’s Founding Ideals

Scott S. Powell
July 3, 2023
Citizen Leadership
We know it’s time to resist creeping tyranny and reclaim precious possessions — our freedoms and rights. It’s time to become active in the patriot cause, knowing that — just as the sun comes up in the east — persistence, courage, and the truth of our cause are the shield and sword that assure victory.    Read More ›
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Two school aged girls are standing in front of their closed school with facemasks on during the outbreak of covid-19.
Two school aged girls are standing in front of their closed school with facemasks on during the outbreak of covid-19.
Debra J. Saunders
May 31, 2023
Citizen Leadership

The Covid Blame Game Lives On

Debra J. Saunders
May 31, 2023
Citizen Leadership
It always was a mistake for Washington policymakers to target one dangerous and potentially fatal disease without factoring in the unintended consequences of draconian isolation, even if policymakers meant well. Read More ›
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Male hand adjusting or changing the time on white clock. Time management concept.
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John Wohlstetter
May 3, 2023
Citizen Leadership

Time Travel Travail

John Wohlstetter
May 3, 2023
Citizen Leadership
The year-round DST bill’s chances in the 118th Congress may hinge on whether people in the fall hate four months of afternoon darkness more than they love an extra hour’s pre-dawn slumber.  Read More ›