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Registration now open for 2022 Wisconsin Civics Games

Dec. 4, 2021

Registration is now open for the 2022 Wisconsin Civics Games. The competition, which aims to promote civics education and encourage Wisconsin high school students to develop an interest in public service, returns after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regional competitions will be held virtually on Friday, April 22. The top-performing teams will advance to the state finals on Friday, May 13, at the Wisconsin State Capitol, and members of the winning team will receive $2,000 scholarships toward tuition to a Wisconsin college or university of their choice.

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Watch: Wisconsin Civics Games editorial contest awards ceremony

Jul. 1, 2021

Watch a replay of the virtual awards ceremony announcing the winners of the 2021 Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest.

Use First Amendment to bridge partisan divide

Jul. 1, 2021

Rather than be used to divide, the First Amendment can be used as a way to build a bridge to connect both sides of the aisle. It’s okay to have steadfast beliefs on issues, but we all must be willing to listen with open ears.

First Amendment freedoms have never been more important

Jul. 1, 2021

Never have I thought about the First Amendment more, in my 15 years of life, than this past year. Much has happened in this country.

Don’t take the First Amendment for granted

Jul. 1, 2021

I believe citizens of the United States do not realize how different our country would be without our freedoms and democracy. We have had this amendment for so long that it is hard to think about what our country would be like without it. We need to stop taking it for granted, though.

Misinformation crisis threatens First Amendment freedoms

Jul. 1, 2021

The newest and scariest challenge that free speech in the United States has faced is the battle against misformation. It’s a crisis that threatens the freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment.

Can you imagine life without the First Amendment?

Jul. 1, 2021

Can you imagine life without the First Amendment? If I were not allowed to speak about my beliefs, then I would not be writing this letter. Freedom of speech is essential; without it, even some of the simplest things would be restricted.

A government without free speech does not prosper

Jul. 1, 2021

If we had not gone through the experience that so many countries have gone through before us, we would make the same fatal flaw of no free speech in our government.

The fine line between free speech and hate speech

Jul. 1, 2021

Freedom of speech is a great thing, but if we can’t separate hate speech from free speech, the fire is going to spread.

WNA Foundation launches editorial writing and cartoon contest celebrating First Amendment

Mar. 12, 2021

As a continuation of its efforts to increase civic education and engagement, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation has launched the Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest.

To support these efforts, the WNA Foundation asks that member newspapers run ads promoting the Civics Games contests, publish stories and editorials and publishing winning entries after the winners are announced.