Presidents, Prosecutions, and the Rule of Law

Run time: 1 hour

Legal experts Oona Hathaway and Jamil Jaffer break down the legal and constitutional significance of the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump for allegedly mishandling and concealing classified documents after he left office. Listen now

Deliberation and Democratic Norms in America

Run time: 1 hour

Ronnie Janoff-Bulman, Matthew Levendusky, and Kenji Yoshino explore the roots of America’s political divide, various strategies for overcoming partisan gridlock, and how and why to engage in difficult discussions to secure the future of democracy.  Watch now

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The History of Legal Challenges to the Pledge of Allegiance

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 5 minutes

“The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States' flag has been part of American life for generations, but not without some constitutional controversy. ...” Read more

How Much do you Know About the American Flag?

by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes

“In honor of Flag Day, here are 10 fascinating facts about the Stars and Stripes that may surprise you! ...” Read more

Celebrate Juneteenth

Monday, June 19

On June 19, 1865, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed and nearly five months after the 13th Amendment was proposed, enslaved people in Texas learned that they were free. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Learn more about the Center's Juneteenth celebrations by exploring online resources and live, virtual events.

Article II, Section 1

“The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.”

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