Civics 101

The modern day workplace is the product of a centuries-long battle for fair wages, reasonable hours and safe conditions. Join NHPR this Labor Day weekend for an eclectic mix of Labor Day themed content commemorating the labor movement and celebrating American workers.

“Whoever owns the soil, it is theirs up to Heaven and down to Hell."

On March 7, NHPR’s Civics 101 podcast co-hosts, Nick Capodice and Hannah McCarthy, will take to the stage as moderators at the National Archives in Washington D.C. during the in-person opening forum for Civic Learning Week.

New Hampshire was the last state to declare a state holiday in King's honor, in 1999.

Why do the midterms matter? What do your representatives in Congress do for you? What forces might be working against your power as a voter? Civics 101 is your guidebook to the midterm elections.

Join NHPR on Labor Day for a special broadcast from Civics 101. "The Declaration Does Not Apply" explores how the founders left three groups out of the Declaration of Independence - Black Americans, Indigenous peoples, and women - and how those groups responded.

With America headed to the polls this November, NHPR’s Civics 101 has programming to offer insight and context. In the fall, Civics 101 is producing new, revised and re-released content, digging deep into stories of our democratic history.

This week, we’re partnering with our colleagues at NHPR's Civics 101 podcast to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Tune in every other Saturday on NHPR to hear our most recent trivia round and that week's qualifying question.

A court case about a Bronx Zoo elephant could pave the way for animals to gain basic human rights.