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June 20, 2020 at 12:01 PM

LGBTQ Employees' Rights at the Supreme Court

recapping the recent decision on this week's WTP LGBTQ Employees' Rights at the Supreme Court  Exploring the recent Supreme Court …

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June 15, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Just Announced: New Online Town Hall Programs!

Check out our recent program on policing, protests, and the Constitution On June 5, the National Constitution Center hosted a national Town Hall on policing, protests, and the Constitution featuring Judge Theodore McKee, Monica Bel…

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June 13, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Protests and the First Amendment, the history of racial inequality, and more

Listen to a wide-ranging discussion on these topics Policing, Protests, and the Constitution …

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June 10, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Just added! Secretary Madeleine Albright, Congress in crisis, policing, COVID-19, and more

Join newly added June programs at America's Town Hall Upcoming at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs abou…

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June 6, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Policing, Protests, and the Constitution

watch our National Town Hall What is Section 230?  Twitter recently added a fact-check message to President Trump's tweets about v…

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June 5, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Today at 12 p.m. EDT: National Town Hall on Policing and the Constitution

Join us for a conversation with Judge Theodore McKee, Monica Bell, David French, Janai Nelson, and Theodore Shaw Today at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center …

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June 5, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Join Us Today at 12 p.m. EDT for a National Town Hall on Policing and the Constitution

A National Town Hall on Policing and the Constitution A central part of the National Constitution Center’s mission is to discuss difficult constitutional issues facing our nation so we can learn together in order to form a more p…

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June 3, 2020 at 8:05 PM

National Constitution Center Town Hall on Policing and the Constitution

Dear Friends,   As all Americans confront the tragic events of the past weeks, I want to take a moment to thank you for your support of the National Constitution Center.   It is central to the National Constitution Center’s missio…

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May 30, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Voting, coronavirus, and the Constitution

on this week's episode of We the People Voting, Coronavirus, and the Constitution Election law experts Ned Foley and Michael Morley j…

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May 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Trump subpoenas and "faithless electors"

Watch or listen to our expert SCOTUS argument recaps! “Faithless Electors” SCOTUS Argument Recap The National Constitution Center col…

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May 22, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Join Us Today for Constitution 101 with Peter Sagal

Put your constitutional knowledge to the test! In today's final spring Scholar Exchange for the spring, host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by NPR's Peter Sagal to explore the history and modern questions around the Constitution, how i…

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May 21, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Just announced! Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George F. Will and law scholar Saikrishna Prakash join for a virtual Town Hall

A conversation on The Living Presidency: From the Founding to Today Upcoming at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of virtual America’s …

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May 19, 2020 at 12:40 PM

What Do Your Students Know About Voting Rights in America?

And just announced: Peter Sagal of NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! joins us on Friday, May 22 Our Final Week of Scholar Exchanges! This week, we continue the conversation on elections with a final round of S…

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May 16, 2020 at 12:01 PM

SCOTUS' remote arguments

Watch or listen to our expert recaps! Supreme Court Remote Argument Recaps Part 2 The Supreme Court continued to hear teleconference …

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May 15, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Join Emily Bazelon Today to Discuss Presidential Elections and the Constitution.

Can the United States administer presidential elections in new ways?  Join us today for a fascinating Friday session, in which you can find out what the Constitution has to say about this question and more with journalist Emily …

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May 12, 2020 at 12:31 PM

It's All About Elections This Week!

Our two weeks of election-focused Scholar Exchanges have arrived! Week one begins with our “Learning about the Electoral College” sessions that will explore: The controversial origins and many attempts to…

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May 9, 2020 at 12:01 PM

SCOTUS' first remote arguments

Watch or listen to our expert recaps! The Supreme Court's First Oral Argument — A Recap The Supreme Court heard its first teleconfere…

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May 8, 2020 at 12:44 PM

Today We Discuss Founding Documents, Next Week We Tackle the Constitution and Elections!

Join us today for an encore Scholar Exchange focused on America's Founding Documents—a perfect way to make sure students are ready for next week’s AP Government and Politics exam review.  Then get excited for a week of electio…

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May 5, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Thank you for supporting the National Constitution Center

#GivingTuesdayNow "I’m confident that the students watching from all over America—as well as we adults—learned quite a bit about George Washington, and were encouraged to seek out even more information about the presidency and th…

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May 5, 2020 at 12:33 PM

What do you know about the Second Amendment? Join us for a civil discourse this week

Plus: An Encore Session on America's Founding Documents on Friday! Civil Discourse on Complex Topics in the Constitution: The Right to Keep and Bear Arms and the History of the Second Amendment  This week stud…

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May 2, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Will coronavirus change criminal justice?

on this week's WTP, the reforms enacted in response to the pandemic and their potential impacts. Will Coronavirus Change Criminal Justice? …

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May 1, 2020 at 7:35 PM

New CLE courses and virtual programs, including live SCOTUS review

New SCOTUS Review series, State Attorneys General on COVID-19, and more Upcoming at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of virtual Americ…

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May 1, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Join our live, virtual programming this May!

Just announced: analysis of the Supreme Court's first-ever live broadcast of oral arguments and new Town Halls added As Supreme Court oral arguments air live for the first time in history May 4-13, the National Constitution Center w…

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May 1, 2020 at 12:06 PM

Calling All AP GoPo Students: Let's Get Ready to Review U.S. Founding Documents!

Remote learning continues with today’s Scholar Exchange focused on the Founding Documents—another in our series of sessions that are perfect for AP Government and Politics exam review.  Then get ready for a fascinating May as …

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April 28, 2020 at 1:28 PM

Learn More About the 14th Amendment and the Founding Documents

This Week’s Scholar Exchanges: The 14th Amendment and America's Founding Documents We continue our conversation on the 14th Amendment with this week’s Scholar Exchange, detailing how the amendment shaped Ame…

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April 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Who has the power to "reopen" the country?

John Yoo and Allison LaCroix discuss on this week's WTP. Who Has the Power to “Reopen” the Country? As the United States seems to be…

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April 24, 2020 at 2:48 PM

CORRECTED LINK: Back By Popular Demand—Join Us Today to Discuss the 15 AP Landmark Court Cases

The National Constitution Center has extended its Scholar Exchange schedule through Friday, May 22! New Topics include the Electoral College, voting rights in America, and a special session on the Constitution and the 2020 electio…

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April 24, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Back By Popular Demand– Join Us Today to Discuss the 15 AP Landmark Court Cases

The National Constitution Center has extended its Scholar Exchange schedule through Friday, May 22! New Topics include the Electoral College, voting rights in America, and a special session on the Constitution and the 2020 electio…

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April 21, 2020 at 7:02 PM

National Constitution Center extends live class schedule for remote learners of all ages

Dear Friends, Thank you to all of you who have participated in our live constitutional classes and virtual America’s Town Hall programs over the last month.   Since we launched our remote learning initiative, our live classes…

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April 21, 2020 at 12:56 PM

Join Us for a Scholar Exchange with Eric Foner

This Week’s Scholar Exchanges: Slavery in America From the Constitution to Reconstruction and an Encore of the AP Court Case Session! Sessions on Wednesday and Thursday will discuss the following questions: …

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April 18, 2020 at 12:04 PM

An update on all things SCOTUS

discussing remote arguments and recent decisions on this week's WTP. The Supreme Court Goes Remote The Supreme Court recently ann…

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April 17, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Free virtual programs coming up at America’s Town Hall

Register for conversations on the Electoral College, Election 2020, and more Upcoming at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of virtual A…

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April 17, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Join the National Constitution Center and the College Board for an AP Court Case Review Session

As you continue to plan remote learning time, consider registering your students for one of our Scholar Exchanges, live, interactive classes—part lecture and part conversation— led by scholars from the National Constitution Center…

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April 14, 2020 at 11:31 AM

What Do Your Students Know About the Fourth Amendment?

This Week’s Scholar Exchanges: Fourth Amendment and AP Court Cases Sessions on Wednesday and Thursday will answer the following questions: Why did the framers put the Fourth Amendment in the Bill of Right?  …

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April 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM

COVID-19's impact on elections, democracy, and more

...in our blog and on this week's WTP. Is COVID-19 Hurting Global Democracy? In countries like Hungary, authoritarian leaders' respon…

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April 10, 2020 at 12:58 PM

Join Historian and Author Alexis Coe for a Unique Look at George Washington

As you continue to plan remote learning time, consider registering your students for one of our Scholar Exchanges, live, interactive classes—part lecture and part conversation— led by scholars from the National Constitution Center…

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April 9, 2020 at 1:46 PM

Upcoming Online Teacher PD from the National Constitution Center

Join us for a free, 20-minute webinar to learn how you can use the National Constitution Center's online civics education resources to support remote learning and classroom instruction. Online professional development programs …

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April 7, 2020 at 12:04 PM

What Do Your Students Know About Assembly and Petition?

This week’s Scholar Exchange: Freedom of Assembly and Petition.  This week's sessions examine answers to the following questions: How can you assert your rights to freedom of assembly and petition– even in t…

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April 6, 2020 at 7:25 PM

CORRECTION: Updated Registration Link – Don’t miss tonight’s virtual America’s Town Hall program

Free programs coming up at America’s Town Hall Upcoming at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of virtual America’s Town Hall programs. …

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April 6, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Don't miss tonight's virtual America's Town Hall program

Free programs coming up at America’s Town Hall Upcoming at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is offering a series of virtual America’s Town Hall programs. …

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April 4, 2020 at 12:02 PM

How will COVID-19 affect constitutional rights?

Exploring how the crisis is impacting civil liberties on this week's WTP. Civil Liberties and COVID-19 What happens to certain const…

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April 3, 2020 at 12:09 PM

Coming up in Remote Learning: Scholar Exchanges and PD Opportunities

As you continue to plan your students' remote learning time, consider registering your students for one of our scheduled Scholar Exchanges. These Scholar Exchanges are live, interactive classes—part lecture and part conversation—…

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April 1, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Join our virtual constitutional conversations from home!

Filmmaker Ken Burns will be in conversation with Jeffrey Rosen on April 3 Join the National Constitution Center this Friday, April 3, for a timely conversation between renowned documentarian Ken Burns and Center President and CEO Je…

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March 31, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Virtual America's Town Hall programs now available

Upcoming Programs at America’s Town Hall Upcoming at America's Town Hall The National Constitution Center is now offering a series of virtual America’s Town Hall programs. Jo…

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March 31, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Just Announced: Ken Burns joins Jeffrey Rosen for constitutional conversation Friday, April 3!

Special Guest Speaker Ken Burns Joins this Week’s Exchange Friday, April 3, at 1 p.m. EDT Join renowned American filmmaker and documentarian Ken Burns as he and National Constitution Center President and CEO…

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March 30, 2020 at 11:46 AM

Coming up in Remote Learning: First Amendment Free Exercise & Establishment

As you plan your students' remote learning time, consider this unique opportunity to give your students each week– a real-world view of how the Constitution impacts their lives. Try one of our scheduled Scholar Exchanges with yo…

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March 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Governing during social distancing

How can Congress and the courts fulfill their constitutional functions during coronavirus? Governing During Social Distancing How can…

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March 25, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Join me at 1 p.m. today for a virtual class on the First Amendment

Dear Friends, All of us at the National Constitution Center are inspired by the outpouring of enthusiasm from parents, students, and teachers as we launch our remote learning initiative, which will offer free live interactive con…

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March 24, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Free Online Constitutional Classes

The National Constitution Center is offering live interactive classes on the Constitution, led by President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and scholars Kerry Sautner, Tom Donnelly, and Nicholas Mosvick. Available for middle school, high sc…

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March 21, 2020 at 12:00 PM

COVID-19 and the Constitution

What legal and constitutional rights do we maintain during a pandemic? The Constitution and the Coronavirus Can state and federal gov…

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