Coming to America's Town Hall this fall September at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs about constitutional issues in the news. Join these programs for free from your home computer, laptop, or any mobile device by registering below. SEPT 2 I 7 p.m. EDT Press Freedom During Turbulent Times Free Online Freedom of press has been a pillar of American democracy since the founding, but journalists are reporting an unprecedented number of attacks during recent nationwide protests. U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen and Mary Gay Scanlon; Rich Lowry, editor of National Review; and Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America and author of Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All, join for a conversation exploring the rights of journalists when covering protests and government response to protests in turbulent times. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. REGISTER TO WATCH LIVE Registration Now Open! SEPT 24 I 7 p.m. EDT Lynne Cheney: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation Free Online, $25 Member w/ Book, $30 Non-Member w/ Book Join bestselling historian Lynne Cheney in conversation about her new book, The Virginia Dynasty, a vivid account focusing on the first four Virginia presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Cheney explores how these friends and rivals led in securing independence, hammering out the U.S. Constitution, and building a working republic. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Copies of The Virginia Dynasty: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation can be purchased in checkout. Books purchased will be shipped to the address provided at checkout directly following the event (U.S. domestic only). REGISTER TO WATCH LIVE This Friday: David Coleman of the College Board Join us for our free online classes. Part lecture and part lively conversation, they are perfect for life long learners. SEPT 4 | 1 p.m. EDT Scholar Exchange: Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue College Board CEO David Coleman joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a special conversation about why we should study the Founding documents, the value of dissent, and what we can learn from Athens and Rome. The session will conclude with the ideas behind the practice of civil dialogue skills where we channel our inner Louis Brandeis who famously remarked, “Come let us reason together!” Explore resources for the session here. REGISTER Can't join a live America's Town Hall program? WATCH videos of archived programs at constitutioncenter.org/debate. READ the latest coverage of constitutional issues at constitutioncenter.org/blog. LISTEN to a weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen by searching for We the People in your favorite podcast app. Thank you for being a part of the National Constitution Center's community of lifelong learners and for your support of our mission to increase awareness and understanding of the U.S. Constitution among the American people. Your contribution makes our crucially important work possible. Please consider becoming a Member or making a gift to support our new and expanded online learning opportunities and to help us provide constitutional education for all. SUPPORT OUR WORK STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!