How can Congress and the courts fulfill their constitutional functions during coronavirus? Governing During Social Distancing How can Congress and the courts carry on their constitutional functions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic? Experts Norman Ornstein of AEI and lawyer and podcast host Ken White discuss with host Jeffrey Rosen. Listen > Check Out Our Online Programs! The Live at the National Constitution Center podcast is on a break as the Center's in-person programs are temporarily suspended, but, in the meantime, check out videos of our daily online live constitutional conversations! Watch our latest videos > See the full schedule > A Tale of a Giant Cheese, a Loaf of Bread, and the First Amendment by Scott Bomboy Read > Redcoats in the House? Some Myths Behind the Third Amendment by NCC staff Read > Thursday, March 26 was the birthday of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor—the first female Supreme Court justice. She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and served until her retirement in 2006. Justice O'Connor also achieved another "first" prior to her appointment to the Court: she was an assistant attorney general and then a state senator in Arizona, and rose to the position of majority leader—the first woman in the United States to occupy such a position, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. From the National Constitution Center Justice O'Connor's acceptance speech for the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal A look back at Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s court legacy Constitution Daily article by Amy E. Feldman Article I, Section 5 "Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide." Read Interpretations on the Interactive Constitution > Read > the roundup of this week's articles on The Battle for the Constitution—a partnership with The Atlantic that explores constitutional debates in American life. About the National Constitution Center The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling our congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.”  SUPPORT OUR WORK ‌ ‌ ‌ Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!