U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer (Ret.), honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center along with Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, recently joined students at the Center for a conversation with President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen about the importance of civics education in America. Watch now

The 2022 Liberty Medal

The National Constitution Center will award its 34th annual Liberty Medal to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his heroic defense of liberty in the face of Russian tyranny. The ceremony will take place at the Center in Philadelphia on November 7, 2022. Sponsorships and tickets are now available, and the event will also be streamed live on our website.

Prepare for Election Day with Live Learning Opportunities

It’s election season! Election Day is a great time to explore the history of voting rights in America. Join the National Constitution Center for live programs or watch recorded sessions on our Youtube channel. 

Elections and Voting Rights Featuring Jamelle Bouie

Friday, October 7, 1 p.m. ET

In this Fun Friday session, Jamelle Bouie, New York Times columnist joins Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a conversation exploring the history of elections and voting rights in America. Register now

Live from the Museum: How the Constitution Works—Elections

Wednesday, October 12, Noon ET

Let’s talk about elections, live from Election Central at the National Constitution Center! You cwill learn about presidential elections and campaign platforms and watch some of the most famous campaign ads of all time. Register now

Live from the Museum: Voting Rights and Elections Virtual Tour

Wednesday, October 26, Noon ET | Friday, October 28, 1 p.m. ET

Explore our main exhibit and examine questions like: Does the Constitution protect the right to vote? What is the basic constitutional framework for elections in the United States? What role did the amendment process play in shaping voting rights? Register now

Debate at America's Town Hall

Stay tuned! New America’s Town Hall programs will be announced soon. Watch the program below or check out the Media Library or our Youtube channel to view any of our past programs.

The NCC’s Constitutional Convention Reports: The Proposed Amendments

Run time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

This summer, the NCC’s Constitution Drafting Project teams made up of America’s leading progressive, libertarian, and conservative scholars convened for a virtual constitutional convention to draft and propose a series of amendments to the U.S. Constitution. In this episode, team leaders Caroline Fredrickson of team progressive, Ilya Shapiro of team libertarian, and Ilan Wurman of team conservative present and discuss the amendments that the three teams adopted, in a conversation recorded live in Philadelphia. Jeffrey Rosen moderates. Watch now

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Originalism: A Matter of Interpretation

America's Town Hall | Run time: 1 hour

As a part of the National Constitution Center’s Constitution Day celebrations, Emily Bazelon, Rich Lowry, Steven Mazie, and Ilan Wurman, joined host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss whether the Constitution should be interpreted according to its original meaning and if the Supreme Court is consistent in applying principles of originalism in its decisions. Watch now

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Supreme Court 2022-23 Term Preview

We the People podcast | Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes

Caroline Fredrickson and Adam White join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the key cases and potential themes of this term, including Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s arrival. Some of the cases on the docket involve affirmative action, voting rights, free speech and religious liberty, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Listen now

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Why the Supreme Court Starts on the First Monday in October

Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 2 minutes

"On October 3, the Supreme Court started its new term on the first Monday of the month of October, an annual event that goes back to 1917. Why is that day so special, and what happens on the first day back for the Justices? ..." Read more

Will the New U.S. Supreme Court Deliver More Jolts to the Legal System?

Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 6 minutes

"After an intense blockbuster U.S. Supreme Court term, like the one just ended, the justices often have opted for a low-key term. Not this time. ..." Read more

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