"Most of human history is full of the stories of peasants, subjects, or tribes. The concept of the "citizen," an idea we take for granted, is historically quite rare-and was, until recently, amongst America's most profoundly cherished ideals. But without shock treatment, warns historian and conservative political commentator Victor Davis Hanson, American citizenship as we have known it for well over two centuries may soon vanish. In The Dying Citizen,...

"The Supreme Court’s rejection of Black citizenship in the Dred Scott decision was among the first and most notorious examples of citizenship stripping. Over the last two centuries, the US government has revoked citizenship to cast out its unwanted, suppress dissent, and deny civil rights to all considered 'un-American' whether due to their race, ethnicity, marriage partner, or beliefs. Frost exposes a hidden history of discrimination and xenophobia...

This film is based on the examination given by the Immigration and Naturalization Service for United States citizenship. It presents the structure of our government at all levels. It also provides a sensitive look at our historical struggle for freedom and independence.

"A timely and important picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen"--

Everything you need to become a naturalized U.S. citizen The sooner a green card holder becomes a U.S. citizen, the sooner he or she gains a host of benefits: the right to vote and apply for certain federal jobs, faster immigration for family, protection against deportation or new anti-immigration legislation, and more. But the application process itself can be long and confusing-and at worst, create a risk of deportation. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen,...

Teaches young learners the importance of being a good citizen by helping out neighbors and other areas of the community, obeying the laws, and learning about voting.