Email from National Constitution Center The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton   What’s New This Week Can Texas Require Age Verification on Adult Sites? Run time: 1 hour, 9 minutes The Supreme Court will determine whether a Texas law requiring age verification for adult websites violates the First Amendment. Nadine Strossen and Adam Candeub join Jeffrey Rosen to preview oral arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, examine the text, history, and tradition of the First Amendment, and debate whether the Texas law is constitutional. 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 Can the Equal Rights Amendment Be Brought Back to Life? by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 4 minutes “In recent weeks, several groups have asked outgoing President Joe Biden to order the Archivist of the United States to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (or ERA) as the next amendment to the Constitution. Although the ERA’s ratification deadline passed in 1982, some people supporting the ERA believe that deadline is not in effect and the ERA should be the law of the land. ...” Read more The U.S. Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Texas Law Protecting Minors From Online Adult Sites by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 5 minutes “Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court examined a First Amendment challenge to a federal law that could spell the end of the social media platform TikTok. On Tuesday, the justices will go back into the online world in a First Amendment challenge to a state law aimed at protecting minors from harmful sexual materials. ...” Read more   More From the National Constitution Center January 15, 1929: Martin Luther King Jr. is Born Constitution Daily looks back at the inspirational story of Martin Luther King Jr. and uncovers some interesting facts about the late civil rights leader’s life. Read more The National Constitution Center honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good with special programming and free admission to the museum on Monday, January 20. Learn more What Happens on Inauguration Day by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 3 minutes “On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States. Here is a look at some facts about the inaugural event and the all-important oath of office. ...” Read more   Constitutional Text of the Week 20th Amendment “The terms of the President and the Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin.” 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice