Learn what the theory is and what effect it could have on future elections What's New This Week What is the “Independent State Legislature Doctrine”? Run time: 1 hour 5 minutes Jeffrey Rosen is joined by constitutional law experts Vikram Amar and Evan Bernick to discuss the independent state legislature theory and unpack all that is at stake. Listen now Elections, Speech, and Political Disinformation Run time: 54 minutes Richard L. Hasen, Sarah Isgur, and Catherine Ross discuss the leading proposals to combat election disinformation and if are they consistent with the First Amendment. 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 10 Fascinating Facts About Grover Cleveland, the Only Double President by NCC Staff | Read time: 2 minutes "Grover Cleveland stands alone in American history as the only president to serve non-consecutive terms. On the anniversary of his birth, here’s a look at one of the most fascinating White House occupants. ..." Read more The Cotton Gin: A Game-Changing Social and Economic Invention by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes "On March 14, 1794, young inventor Eli Whitney had his U.S. patent for the cotton gin approved, an invention that would have a great impact on social and economic conditions that led to the Civil War. …" Read more In Case You Missed It Jill Lepore, David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History at Harvard University and writer for The New Yorker, joins Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on the issues and events in early America that led to the Constitutional Convention. The session also explores the major debates at the Convention, and how those discussions shaped the future of the United States. Watch now Constitutional Text of the Week The 15th Amendment "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." 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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