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Just imagine if you now had to take a government civics test every year to remain a U.S. citizen… would you be able to pass? Could you identify the co-equal branches of government and what their functions and responsibilities are? Explain the electoral college? The U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights? Identify your Congressional representatives? Explain the concept of “gerrymandering or our National Debt? Know your responsibilities and "power" as voters? American Civics 101+ is a timely 6-part discussion that provides a simple but comprehensive path to understanding what every person applying for U.S. Citizenship today need to know… how our U.S. Government and Democracy actually works!

Alan Perper is currently a founding member of VoteAsIf.org, an LA based consortium of marketing, advertising and publicity professionals seeking to increase 2020 voter registration and turnout through 501C3 nonprofit partnerships, new media platforms and high-profile endorsements.

He has previously trained with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services to develop an adult U.S. Citizenship curriculum and has taught numerous Citizenship classes at Temple Judea in Tarzana, CA.

Perper also received his secondary education teaching credential thru CA State University, Northridge and has taught high school Economics, Government and Business classes at two charter LAUSD campuses.

Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.

Nicole Cohen is an education editor at NPR. Prior to joining the Education Desk, she was a producer for NPR's Arts Desk, where she produced and edited arts features and interviews for NPR.org. She was part of the team that created NPR's annual Book Concierge, a collection of the year's best books as chosen by NPR staff and critics. Her other arts features include This Is Color and the podcast recommendation site Earbud.fm. She also coordinated the Web presence for Fresh Air.

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When we worry about the declining rates of literacy and a lack of reading skills, it's often about children. But how often are adults reading these days? And what are we reading? A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds out.

Some military veterans, known as Task Force Butler, are tracking and infiltrating domestic extremist groups, hoping to trigger prosecutions before the groups can cause more violence toward minorities.

A Marine and his buddies joined the mob that entered the Capitol on Jan. 6. They were not the only Marines there. NPR asked the Corps' top officer a question: Do the Marines have an extremism problem?

As the Writers Guild of America began its first strike in 15 years, union members let loose with quips to studio executives, as they picketed outside companies like Netflix, Sony and NBCUniversal.

The Justice Department and Texas are headed for a legal fight over Gov. Greg Abbott's floating barrier in the Rio Grande to stop illegal border crossings. The DOJ says the buoys violate federal law.

The Interfaith Service to Mark the Centennial of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake
Leaders of Santa Barbara’s various religious communities will gather on the steps of the Old Mission Santa Barbara to offer short prayers and reflections on the theme of community loss and resilience on the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake. The official anniversary plaque design will be unveiled. The service will conclude at 3:00 PM with the ringing of bells across the city of Santa Barbara.

This event is free and open to the entire Santa Barbara Community. All are welcome.


Date: June 29, 2025
Location: The Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Time: 2:00 PM

A National Weather Service team confirmed Tuesday night's event in Carpinteria was a tornado.