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Defending America's Free Speech Tradition with Governor John Engler
Thursday, June 20 at 3:00 PM ET (tomorrow)

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Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, June 20, at 3:00 PM, featuring former Michigan governor John Engler, alongside Jack Miller Center president Hans Zeiger. ([link removed]) We'll discuss our nation's rich tradition of free speech, strategies for defending free speech, and proactive solutions to address the current crisis on college campuses.

During the webinar, we'll also learn more about the Russell Kirk Center's new Richard D. McLellan Prizes for Advancing Free Speech and Expression ([link removed]) —two $12,500 summer fellowships for scholars studying the First Amendment, and a $50,000 grand prize to recognize major contributions to its defense.
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LEARN MORE: Celebrating Juneteenth and freedom for all
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Today we celebrate Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States. While this is only the fourth time it has been celebrated as a national holiday ([link removed]) , the occasion has been celebrated in the African American community for over 150 years.

But what is the history behind Juneteenth and the journey to freedom for all? JMC's Resident Historian Elliott Drago reflects on this national holiday and our country's journey to realizing our founding principles.
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READ: Naturalization ceremonies in Miami are powerful civic lessons
Michael Weiser and Judge Beth Bloom//Miami Herald
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Witnessing 1,000 new citizens taking the oath in Miami is a powerful reminder of American citizenship's core. JMC Chairman Michael Weiser ([link removed]) and Judge Beth Bloom share insights on how Miami's naturalization ceremonies inspire civic pride.

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READ: This election season, America needs civic role models
Hans Zeiger//The Fulcrum
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JMC president Hans Zeiger reflects on a recent More in Common Report ([link removed]) and the need for civic role models: "Citizenship is hard work. It requires us to invest scarce time and resources, even when it seems inconvenient. But the return on that investment — a thriving, free, self-governing society — is more than worth that price....When it comes to saving America’s civic life, it’s all hands on deck."

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JUST RELEASED: JMC 2023 Annual Report
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The Jack Miller Center's annual report is out now!

In 2023, we launched new initiatives to revive civic education in higher education in community colleges, law schools, and public universities. We trained civics and history teachers across 11 states, and are expanding to 22 states by 2026. We doubled participation in our National Summit on Civic Education, advocated for first-principles civics in 264 media appearances, and welcomed six new staff members and over 100 new donors to make it happen.

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