MAY 20 I 7 p.m. ET

A week before the anniversary of the start of the Constitutional Convention on May 25, 1787, join scholars Richard Albert of the University of Texas at Austin, Jonathan Gienapp of Stanford University, and Colleen Sheehan of Arizona State University as they delve into the key texts, authors, and sources the founders looked to when drafting the Constitution. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

JUN 10 I 7 p.m. ET

Chief Justice John Marshall and Justice John Marshall Harlan are two of the most influential Supreme Court justices in American history. Join Robert Strauss, author of the new book John Marshall: The Final Founder; Peter Canellos, author of the new book The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America's Judicial Hero; and Elizabeth Slattery, senior fellow at the Pacific Legal Foundation and co-host of the Dissed podcast; for a wide-ranging discussion on what made Marshall, Harlan, and other justices influential, and what their legacy is today. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and author of William Howard Taft and Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet, moderates.

JUN 15 I 12 p.m. ET

Should the government or private companies identify and regulate truth and lies? Join Martha Minow, professor at Harvard Law School and author of the new book, Saving the News: Why the Constitution Calls for Government Action to Preserve Freedom of Speech, Paul Matzko of the Cato Institute and author of The Radio Right, and Jonathan Rauch, author of the new book, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth, who will discuss the history of American protection for free speech values and how they are challenged by the social media landscape today. They will also discuss current debates about the regulation of online speech, from content regulation to algorithmic disinformation, and what reforms, if any, might promote the free trade in ideas and expression in the future. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

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MAY 21 I 1 p.m. ET

For Friday’s session, Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on Article III of the U.S. Constitution. The session will explore the nomination and confirmation process of Supreme Court justices and how judicial power (and the Supreme Court’s role) is defined. Plus, we will take a look at some current cases before the Court.

Our free online classes are part lecture and part lively conversation, and perfect for lifelong learners. Check out the full schedule, including a special conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer on May 28.

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