Examining the original text, meaning, and understanding of the 14th Amendment in arguments for and against affirmative action   What's New This Week Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment – Part 1 Run time: 56 minutes Ted Shaw and David Bernstein preview a pair of cases in which the Supreme Court will assess whether universities are violating the Equal Protection Clause by using race as a factor in admissions. Listen now Jefferson: The Reader and Writer Run time: 1 hour, 4 minutes  Historians Andrew Browning, Nancy Isenberg, and Thomas Kidd explore Thomas Jefferson’s life and legacy through the lens of his own education and what he read—and how those influences shaped the American idea. 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 Happy Birthday to the Statue of Liberty! by NCC Staff | Read time: 2 minutes "It’s hard to imagine America without the Statue of Liberty, but the icon of freedom didn’t make its official public debut until October 28, 1886. ..." Read more October 24, 1861: West Virginia Starts Controversial Statehood Process by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes "On this day a group of delegates in 39 Virginia counties decided to start the process of forming their own state during the Civil War, beginning a constitutional debate that continues to this day. ..." Read more   More from the National Constitution Center The 2022 Liberty Medal The National Constitution Center will honor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 34th annual Liberty Medal ceremony at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, November 7, 2022. The ceremony will include remarks from: George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United States (recorded remarks) Chris Coons, U.S. senator Jane Ferguson, special correspondent, PBS NewsHour Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO, National Constitution Center George F. Will, columnist, The Washington Post It will also feature a special performance by the Ukrainian Children's Choir Soloveiky with soloist Yuliya Stupen. Additional appearances to be announced. The ceremony will be streamed live on our website. LEARN MORE   Constitutional Text of the Week The 14th Amendment "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. ..." Read Interpretations on the Interactive Constitution     Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. 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 [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!