Explore the threats facing democracy in America and around the globe What’s New This Week Democracy, Populism, and the Tyranny of the Minority Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Steven Levitsky, Kurt Weyland, and Frances Lee discuss democratic instability, backsliding, and demagogues from a historical and global perspective. Listen now We the People and Live at the National Constitution Center are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more The Latest at Constitution Daily Blog Explaining the Trump Immunity Case at the Supreme Court by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 5 minutes “On April 25, 2024, Supreme Court will consider former President Donald Trump’s claims of immunity from conspiracy and obstruction charges related to the 2020 presidential election. Here is a breakdown of the second high-profile case involving Trump at the Court this year. ...” Read more March 12, 1959: The Last Time Congress Created a New State by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “On March 12, 1959, Congress approved Hawaii for admission to the union as the 50th state, marking the last time statehood was subject to votes in the House and Senate. ...” Read more More From the National Constitution Center The 19th Amendment: Women Fight for Rights (1848-1877) Experience the first section of The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote in this Google Arts and Culture online exhibit. The first installment of a three-part series discovers how the early women’s suffrage movement formed and later divided over race and tactics after the Civil War. Trace the movement through the Reconstruction era, as women experimented with new strategies to secure the ballot. Constitutional Text of the Week 19th Amendment “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Read interpretations in the Interactive Constitution Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. SUPPORT Connect with us Update your email preferences by clicking the Update Profile link below to subscribe to other National Constitution Center newsletters and manage how often you hear from us. National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe
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