Learn about issues surrounding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act What's New This Week Redistricting in Alabama and the Voting Rights Act Run time: 51 minutes Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Rick Hasen and Matthew Clark to discuss the case of voting district maps in Alabama and issues surrounding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Listen now Election Integrity and Voting Rights: Should We Rewrite the Rules? Run time: 1 hour Charles C.W. Cooke, Edward B. Foley, Michael T. Morley, and Dawn Teele explore recent proposals to protect the integrity of our election process. Watch 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 Forgotten Founders: Phillis Wheatley, African American Poet of the Revolution by Nicholas Mosvick | Read time: 5 minutes "Phillis Wheatley was the first globally recognized African American female poet. She came to prominence during the American Revolutionary period and is understood today for her fervent commitment to abolitionism. ..." Read more A Tied Presidential Election Ends in Washington by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 2 minutes "It was February 17, 1801, that the House finally decided a tied presidential election because of a constitutional flaw: the deadlocked race between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. ..." Read more Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend Celebrate Presidents Day by exploring resources on Article II of the Constitution, the role of the executive branch, and the individuals who have held the office of president throughout American history. George Washington and Writing History With Alexis Coe Scholar Exchange class | Run time: 51 minutes Article II: The Executive Branch With Michael Gerhardt Scholar Exchange class | Run time: 43 minutes Admission to the National Constitution Center is free on Presidents Day, Monday, February 21. Learn more Constitutional Text of the Week Article I, Section 4 "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators." Read Interpretations on the Interactive Constitution Support the Center In honor of the 234th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, every dollar you give toward the We the People podcast will be doubled with a generous 1:1 match up to a total of $234,000, made possible by the John Templeton Foundation. 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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