Why the First Amendment Matters Today
Run time: 1 hour 26 minutes
Last week, the National Constitution Center celebrated of the unveiling of the inspiring 50-ton First Amendment tablet. Free speech defenders Randall Kennedy of Harvard Law School, Nadine Strossen of New York Law School, and Greg Lukianoff of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education joined for a discussion on why the First Amendment matters today. The program followed with remarks from the Honorable J. Michael Luttig, former judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; Jan Neuharth, chair and CEO of the Freedom Forum; and Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center.
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Debate at America's Town Hall
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Rights, Regulations, and the Modern Administrative State
Tuesday, May 10 | Noon ET
From lawsuits over government-mandated vaccine-or-test requirements to the Environmental Protection Agency’s limits on power plant emissions, there have been several recent legal challenges to the regulatory powers of federal agencies. Debates around the powers of the administrative state, also known as the “fourth branch,” have existed since its origins. Join Lisa Heinzerling of Georgetown University Law Center, Ilan Wurman of Arizona State University Law, and William J. Novak, author of New Democracy: The Creation of the Modern American State, for a conversation exploring the rise of the administrative state, current cases about the scope of its power, and its future. Lana Ulrich, senior director of content at the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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The United Kingdom and the United States: A Constitutional Dialogue
Tuesday, May 24 | Noon ET
Join Nicholas Cole of the University of Oxford, Alison Lacroix of the University of Chicago Law School, and others for a conversation comparing the legal systems of the United States and the United Kingdom, including the ways both countries have influenced each other’s constitutional and political structures over time, from the COVID-19 pandemic to rising threats to democracy around the world. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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Prepare for Constitution Day!
The Constitutional Convention began in May 1787, when the delegates gathered to revise the Articles of Confederation but ended up writing an entirely new document, the U.S. Constitution.
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The Constitutional Convention With Jill Lepore
Scholar Exchange class | Run time: 1 hour
Jill Lepore joins Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on the issues and events in early America that led to the Constitutional Convention. Watch now
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On This Day, the Constitutional Convention Began
Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 4 minutes
"It was on this day in 1787 when the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia started in earnest and the first votes were taken at what is now called Independence Hall. ..." Read more
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AP Review Classes and Nonpartisan Learning Materials | |
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We have everything students need to prepare for the AP U.S. History and AP Government exams. Our fast-paced classes explore founding documents of the United States and landmark Supreme Court cases to help learners better understand the U.S Constitution’s founding principles. Watch now
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Memorial Day Weekend
The National Constitution Center will honor America’s fallen military heroes over Memorial Day Weekend. During special educational programs, visitors can explore the holiday’s connection to the Reconstruction era, when it was known as “Decoration Day.” Visitors can also participate in a variety of family-friendly programs and activities, including American flag etiquette and flag folding workshops, a “Thank-A-Vet” postcards writing station, and arts and craft stations.
Please note: The National Constitution Center will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.
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America’s Early Justices and How They Shaped the Supreme Court
America's Town Hall | Run time: 54 minutes
Gerard Magliocca, Maeva Marcus, and Walter Stahr discuss the impact of early justices such as John Jay, Bushrod Washington, and James Wilson on American history. Watch now
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Jeffrey Rosen Explains Free Speech
NOW Tonight with Joshua Johnson | Run time: 9 minutes
Jeffrey Rosen joins Joshua Johnson to explain the concept of free speech and how it relates to Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Watch now
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Masks, Planes, and the CDC Mandate
We the People podcast | Run time: 56 minutes
Michael Dorf and Adam White join host Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion about the legal arguments on both sides of a federal judge's decision to strike down the CDC's mask requirement on public transit. Listen now
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Football, Faith, and the First Amendment – Part 2
We the People podcast | Run time: 55 minutes
Nicole Garnett and Rachel Laser join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case, and questions raised around the limits of free speech, free exercise of religion, and the separation of church and state in schools. Listen now
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10 Birthday Facts About President James Monroe
Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 4 minutes
"James Monroe was the only president, aside from George Washington, to run unopposed for re-election. But that may not be the most surprising fact about the last Founding Father to occupy the White House. ..." Read more
Five Myths About the Start of the Revolutionary War
Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 6 minutes
"The American Revolutionary War started on April 19, 1775, at the towns of Lexington and Concord. But how accurate are some of the key facts that have been handed down to us through the generations? ..." Read more
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