Meet Dr. Antonia Novello ✅ First woman & Hispanic American Surgeon General ✅ Advocate for children, women & underserved communities ✅ Lifelong commitment to equity in public health Read her inspiring story: civicsforlife.org/antonia-nove... #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute #HispanicHeritageMonth

The interest in and impact of the O'Connor Institute's latest public policy brief continues to grow. Read the newest editorial published in The Columbus Dispatch @dispatch.com www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

Monday Motivation from Justice Sandra Day O’Connor “The chase is always worth it. Indeed, the search is what it's all about. It's the joy of life.” — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor 📚 More inspiration: library.oconnorinstitute.org #MondayMotivation #JoyOfLife

The @chicago.suntimes.com published a letter to the editor from the O'Connor Institute VP, Liam Julian, regarding our latest public policy brief. Read it now at the link. chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...

📜 I penned “We the People” 🗣️ Spoke most at the Constitutional Convention 🦵 Had a wooden leg 🗽 A Bronx borough bears my name Who am I? 👇 #WhoAmI #America250 #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute #AmericasFounders

O'Connor Institute VP Liam Julian discusses the latest policy brief in this commentary published in Real Clear Politics. www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/202...

O'Connor Institute VP Liam Julian spoke with @kjzz.org earlier this week about the latest policy brief: "Why Are Teachers Uncomfortable Teaching Civics?" Catch up now at: www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

@lasvegassun.bsky.social shares a new op-ed on research from the Institute: "Why civics teachers are afraid to teach civics." Read it now at: lasvegassun.com/news/2025/se...

@ajc.com shares "Civics teachers are self-censoring, but political violence shows we need them" with new research from the Institute. Read it now: www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...

We remember September 11, 2001—honoring those we lost, the bravery of first responders, and the resilience of our nation. #NeverForget #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute

Civic tip: Do you know who your city or county elected officials are? Check out your city and county website to learn more about the elected officials representing you. #LocalGovernment #CivicsForLife #OConnorInstitute

High schoolers—it’s time to make your voice count. Join the O’Connor Institute Ambassadors Civics & Debate Club for the 25–26 school year! This year, we’re exploring the Bill of Rights—your rights, your freedoms, your future. Connect, debate, and grow. Learn more: oconnorinstitute.org/ambassadors

The O’Connor Institute’s new policy brief asks: Why are teachers uncomfortable teaching civics? Survey results show: 🔹 80% of civics teachers have self-censored 🔹 86% cite fear of controversy 🔹 Fewer than 15% receive clear guidance on what they can teach oconnorinstitute.org/research2025

In 1774, fifty-six men gathered in Philadelphia. They weren’t declaring independence yet—only learning how to act as one. 🇺🇸 The First Continental Congress set the stage for a new nation. Read more: civicsforlife.org/the-first-continental-congress #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute

🖋️ Signed: Declaration, Articles, Constitution & more ⚖️ Architect of the Great Compromise 👞 Started as a shoemaker 🌲 Represented Connecticut Take your best guess! #WhoAmI #America250 #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute #AmericasFounders

Civics Trivia Time! What is the term for the Supreme Court's process of selecting which cases it will hear? A) Certiorari B) Habeas Corpus C) Amicus Curiae D) Writ of Mandamus Drop your answer in the comments! ⬇️ #CivicsForLife #OConnorInstitute #CivicEducation

If this sticker takes you back to grade school notebooks, what do you really remember about the Bill of Rights? 🦋🌈 Brush up on the basics with Civics101.info - quick, clear refreshers for lifelong learners. #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute

🧠 One of the youngest framers 🇺🇸 Shaped constitutional ideas 🌿 From South Carolina Who am I? Guess below ⬇️ #WhoAmI #AmericasFounders #CivicsforLife #America250 #OConnorInstitute

Aug. 27, 1908: Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas Hill Country. From humble roots to the presidency, LBJ’s legacy encompasses civil rights, Medicare, the Great Society, and the Vietnam War. Read more on Civics for Life: civicsforlife.org/born-in-the-hill-country #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute

A new digital gem: the Sandra Day O’Connor Digital Library. Access her Supreme Court opinions, speeches, Arizona Senate works, vivid timeline, and more. Justice O’Connor’s story—from cowgirl to constitutional cornerstone—is now discoverable in one place: library.oconnorinstitute.org #SupremeCourt

Aug 25, 1916—President Wilson signs a law creating the National Park Service. 🌲🏛️ It preserves our nation’s beauty and history for generations to come. Read more: civicsforlife.org/the-national-park-service #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute #NationalParks

🎧 Featured in Civics for Life Quarterly: “A Conversation on the Economy with Dr. Art Laffer” Plus articles on civic education, discourse & engagement. ➡️ civicsforlife.org/civics-for-l... #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute #Economy

🌺 On Aug. 21, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state. The journey? Decades of political struggle, cultural change & a 93% “yes” vote for statehood. Read the full story: civicsforlife.org/the-day-hawa... #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute #HawaiiStatehood

📖 Wrote Federalist Papers ⚖️ First U.S. Chief Justice 🤝 Negotiated peace with Britain 🎓 My name lives on in a university Who am I? ⬇️ #WhoAmI #AmericasFounders #OConnorInstitute #America250 #CivicsforLife

August 19, 1981: Sandra Day O’Connor makes history. President Reagan nominated her to the Supreme Court, fulfilling his promise to appoint the first woman to the highest court. She went on to serve 25 years and inspire a new generation of women in law. Discover more: library.oconnorinstitute.org

High school students: Become a 2025–2026 O’Connor Institute Ambassador! 📜 Dive into the Bill of Rights 💬 Talk big issues with national leaders 🗳️ Debate with peers 🎓 Seniors: Compete for a $5,000 scholarship + graduation cord 🔗 oconnorinstitute.org/ambassadors/ #CivicsForLife #StudentLeadership

📜 What’s one thing you wish had been covered in your civics or history classes? #CivicsForLife #OConnorInstitute #CivicLearning

In 1935, FDR signed the Social Security Act—quietly making one of the boldest promises in U.S. history. Learn how this moment from the Great Depression still shapes American life today. 🔗 Read more: civicsforlife.org/birth-of-soc... #CivicsforLife #SocialSecurity #OConnorInstitute #GreatDepression

Young people aren't just the future—they're the present. 👏 This #InternationalYouthDay, take action in your school, neighborhood, or online. Justice O’Connor believed in the power of informed youth to shape our communities. 📚 Read the blog: oconnorinstitute.org/newsroom/stu... #CivicsForLife

Boston Massacre lawyer ⚖️ 1st VP 🇺🇸 2nd President 🏛️ Wrote to Abigail 📝 Who am I? #AmericasFounders #CivicsforLife #America250 #WhoAmI

Redistricting is part of how our representative system works, but many adults never studied it in depth. 🎧 Learn more about gerrymandering and its impact on representation in this balanced, educational podcast from Civics for Life: civicsforlife.org/problems-wit... #CivicsforLife #Redistricting

On this day in 1965, LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act into law. It outlawed poll taxes, literacy tests, and racial barriers to voting. Explore its legacy: 🎥 Watch: youtube.com/shorts/vtd0u4BAhck?si=AwcFaQGmpnXSfcDT 📃 Read: civicsforlife.org/voting-rights-act-of-1965/

Inventor ⚡ Printer 📰 Diplomat 🕊️ Almanack author 📖 Who am I? #WhoAmI #AmericasFounders #America250 #CivicsforLife

“I learned, for example, the habit of always doing the best I could with every task. No matter how unimportant it might seem at the time...” —Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Read the speech: 🔗 library.oconnorinstitute.org/speeches-writings/commencement-address-at-george-mason-university #CivicsForLife

The Founders spoke up—now it’s your turn. 💬🇺🇸 High schoolers, join the O’Connor Institute Ambassadors and shape the future of our nation. 💡 Real conversations 📚 Real learning 💥 Real impact 🔗 oconnorinstitute.org/ambassadors #AmbassadorsLead #CivicsForLife #250YearsStrong #YouthLeadership

🎖️ Revolutionary War General 🗳️ Unanimous first President 👑 Refused to be king 💵 You’ve seen me on the $1 Who am I? #WhoAmI #AmericasFounders #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute #America250

Democracy thrives when you engage every season. 🌞 Read the latest Citizen newsletter for: 🔹 Simple summer civic actions 🔹 Civil discourse in action 🔹 Stories that connect history to today oconnorinstitute.org/newsroom/the-citizen-summer-2025 #CivicSeason #CivilDiscourse #CivicsForLife

Jackie Kennedy demonstrated that civic leadership can be quiet, elegant, and profoundly powerful. She reshaped the White House and American memory, room by room, word by word. Learn more: civicsforlife.org/jackie-kenne... #CivicsforLife #JackieKennedy #Camelot #OConnorInstitute

I was born in the Caribbean 🌴 Wrote the Federalist Papers 🖋️ First Secretary of the Treasury 💰 On the $10 bill 💵 Who am I? Guess below ⬇️ #AmericasFounders #Hamilton #America250 #OConnorInstitute #CivicsforLife

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor believed civic learning is for everyone. Explore free, nonpartisan tools for teachers, homeschoolers & individuals at: 📍 OConnorInstitute.org 📍 CivicsforLife.org 🔗 Learn more: oconnorinstitute.org/newsroom/a-c... #CivicsforLife #CivicsEducation #OConnorInstitute

In 1927, the Ford Model A wasn’t just a new vehicle—it was a new vision for America. 🚘 It helped reshape the economy, connect communities, and modernize industry. Read more about this civic & economic revolution: civicsforlife.org/how-the-ford... #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute #AmericanInnovation

📚 Why did America stop teaching civics? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How do families shape civic engagement across generations? Explore 2 research briefs from the O’Connor Institute—and check back this fall for new insights. 🔗 oconnorinstitute.org/research/ #CivicsForLife #CivicEducation

Looking for road trip podcast inspiration? We've got that covered. ☀️📚🎧 Visit OConnorInstitute.tv to explore podcasts + books that bring democracy to life. #CivicLearning #OConnorInstitute

🌕 "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 completed one of the most remarkable feats in human history: the first Moon landing. Explore how this moment changed science, politics, & culture forever: civicsforlife.org/the-first-mo...

"I cannot live without books." Wrote the Declaration 📜 Founded UVA 🎓 3rd U.S. President 🇺🇸 Who am I? #AmericasFounders #America250 #CivicsForLife #OConnorInstitute

Before independence came protest. 🍵 The Boston Tea Party wasn’t just an act of defiance—it was a symbol of rising frustration among the colonists. Learn how taxation, representation, and revolution all brewed together: civicsforlife.org/he-boston-te... #America250 #BostonTeaParty #CivicsForLife

Join us on July 23 for a Public Square virtual conversation inspired by @joinordiefilm.bsky.social — a film about the power of civic and social connection. 🕕 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET 💻 Free & virtual 🔗 Register: civicsforlife.org/public-squar... #CivicsForLife #PublicSquare #JoinOrDie #CivicEngagement

Which court did Sandra Day O’Connor serve on before joining the U.S. Supreme Court? A) Ninth Circuit B) Arizona Supreme Court C) Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One Answer in the comments ⬇️ #CivicsForLife #OConnorInstitute #SandraDayOConnor #TuesdayTrivia

🗓️ On July 11, 1767, John Quincy Adams was born. More than just the 6th U.S. President, he was a tireless public servant who fought for justice, even after the presidency. Learn more about his legacy: 🔗 civicsforlife.org/john-quincy-... #OnThisDate #CivicsForLife #JohnQuincyAdams #OConnorInstitute

“Join a club.” Could that simple act help save democracy? On July 23, we’re hosting a Public Square conversation inspired by the documentary Join or Die. We’ll explore the film’s powerful themes around civic participation and social connection. 🎯 Details + RSVP: civicsforlife.org/public-squar...