Judging the Credibility of What You Read
In an era of unprecedented access to information, navigating the digital landscape has become a critical skill for students. Media literacy – the ability to analyze, evaluate and create media content responsibly – is no longer an optional component of…
New York State Bar Association Advocates for Increased Civics Education Funding
The New York State Bar Association is urging that schools be given more money to teach civics and is encouraging lawyers to lend their expertise. The association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted the recommendations of the 2024 Civics…
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor Will Speak at the New York State Bar Association Civics Convocation
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor will speak at a New York State Bar Association Civics Convocation designed to explore how to ensure New Yorkers understand what the U.S. Constitution guarantees and how our democracy works. After delivering her…
NYSBA Celebrates Constitution Day by Honoring New Americans
New York State Bar Association President Richard Lewis addressed 29 new Americans with roots in 19 countries at a naturalization ceremony marking Constitution Day. For the new citizens, it is the culmination of years of waiting, and studying, to become…
More than a Contest: A Mission
Judge, professor, author, visionary, advocate for civic education, and initiator of the “Justice for All: Courts and Community” project, Judge Robert A. Katzmann will continue to be honored with the creation of the Judge Robert A. Katzmann Memorial Essay Contest.
Fighting Misinformation: How New Laws Might Help
In order to preserve the rule of law, we need an enlightened citizenry capable of discerning fact from fiction on social and news media outlets.
