recapping the recent decision on this week's WTP LGBTQ Employees' Rights at the Supreme Court  Exploring the recent Supreme Court decision barring employment discrimination based on LGBTQ status—constitutional lawyer Joshua Matz and scholar Matthew Franck join host Jeffrey Rosen. Listen > Secretary Madeleine Albright  Secretary Madeleine Albright, America’s first female secretary of state, reflects on her experience in government, her views on the Constitution, and her new book Hell and Other Destinations in conversation with Jeffrey Rosen. Listen > Watch > The Supreme Court Term's Challenges for Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. by Marcia Coyle Read > On This Day, Filibuster Fails to Block the Civil Rights Act by NCC staff Read > Yesterday was Juneteenth—a holiday commemorating the ending of slavery. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the Union army arrived in Galveston, Texas and issued a general order (pictured right) informing the people that the Civil War had ended and all enslaved people in rebel territories were free, in accordance with the Emancipation Proclamation, issued January 1863. Nearly six months later, on December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified and extended the prohibition of slavery to all states. To learn more about the origins of Juneteenth and the 13th Amendment, check out the resources below. From the National Constitution Center: View our Juneteenth resources including the Center's theatrical productions, video lessons, and virtual tours of our exhibits Juneteenth: Understanding Its Origins Constitution Daily article The 13th Amendment "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction..." 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. 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!