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

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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

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

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."

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