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May 2, 2022 at 4:07 PM

Tonight at 5:30 p.m. ET: Why the First Amendment Matters Today

Plus a special dedication ceremony of the First Amendment tablet Upcoming at America's Town Hall Why the First Amendment Matters Today Monday, May 2 | 5:30 p.m. ET In celebration of the unveiling of the First Amend…

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April 30, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Masks, Planes, and the CDC Mandate

Hear analysis about the decision and broader debate about nationwide injunctions What's New This Week Masks, Planes, and the CDC Mandate Run time: 56 minutes Michael Dorf and Adam White join host Jeffrey Rosen for…

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April 28, 2022 at 1:11 PM

Visit the Center This Spring!

Local Educator Monthly: A collection of opportunities for educators in and around Philadelphia Constitutional Ambassadors Program Take a Field Trip On Us! More than just a field trip, the Constitutional Ambassa…

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April 26, 2022 at 9:30 AM

AP Court Cases This Week

Only three weeks of classes left this school year! Upcoming Scholar Exchanges AP Landmark Court Case Review Introductory: Wednesday, April 27, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, April 27, 2 p.m. ET All…

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April 23, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Football, Faith, and the First Amendment

Learn about the upcoming SCOTUS case of the praying football coach What's New This Week Football, Faith, and the First Amendment – Part 2 Run time: 55 minutes Nicole Garnett and Rachel Laser join host Jeffrey Rosen…

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April 19, 2022 at 1:36 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: America's Early Justices and How They Shaped the Supreme Court

Historians and biographers provide a historical look at some of America’s earliest justices. Upcoming at America's Town Hall America's Early Justices and How They Shaped the Supreme Court Tuesday, April …

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April 19, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Review for the AP Test With the National Constitution Center

Classes on AP Founding Documents This Week Upcoming Scholar Exchanges AP Founding Documents Introductory: Wednesday, April 20, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, April 20, 2 p.m. ET All-Level: Friday, …

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April 16, 2022 at 12:01 PM

The Constitutionality of Florida’s Education Bill

Learn about the debate over this controversial bill What's New This Week The Constitutionality of Florida’s Education Bill Run time: 56 minutes Constitutional law experts Joshua Matz and Eugene Volokh join host Jeff…

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April 15, 2022 at 2:06 PM

New Town Hall programs, First Amendment tablet dedication, and more!

Upcoming at the National Constitution Center Filmmaker Ken Burns and historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar recently joined us for a discussion of Benjamin Franklin, a new documentary exploring the life of the scientist, inventor, diplomat, and signer of the …

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April 14, 2022 at 3:19 PM

NEW America’s Town Hall Programs Announced

Join discussions on the early justices, the First Amendment, and more. Upcoming at America's Town Hall America's Early Justices and How They Shaped the Supreme Court Tuesday, April 19 | 7 p.m. ET Histo…

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April 12, 2022 at 9:30 AM

What are civil liberties?

Explore the answer this week! Upcoming Scholar Exchanges Civil Liberties Overview Introductory: Wednesday, April 13, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, April 13, 2 p.m. ET Explore civil liberties—the …

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April 9, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Putin’s War and International Law

Learn about the possibilities and limitations of international law in the Russia-Ukraine conflict What's New This Week Putin’s War and International Law Run time: 55 minutes International law experts Philippe Sands …

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April 5, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Classes on the Bill of Rights This Week

A Friday Session Featuring Erwin Chemerinsky Upcoming Scholar Exchanges The Bill of Rights Introductory: Wednesday, April 6, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, April 6, 2 p.m. ET Study the Bill of Ri…

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April 2, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Death Row, Religious Freedom, Legislative Censure, and Free Speech

Hear how recent SCOTUS rulings impact how we understand free speech What's New This Week Death Row, Religious Freedom, Legislative Censure, and Free Speech Run time: 1 hour First Amendment experts Michael McConnell …

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March 29, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Class Takeover: Benjamin Franklin – Featuring Ken Burns and Erica Armstrong Dunbar

Plus: 27 Amendments Overview Upcoming Scholar Exchanges A Class Takeover on Benjamin Franklin Featuring Ken Burns and Erica Armstrong Dunbar All-level: Wednesday, March 30, 12 p.m. ET Filmmaker Ken…

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March 26, 2022 at 12:01 PM

The Confirmation Hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Recap Judge Jackson's hearings and learn more about hot-button issues before the Court What's New This Week The Confirmation Hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Run time: 57 minutes Lisa Tucker and Melissa Murra…

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March 24, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Join Us for a Free Admission Day This Saturday, March 26!

Local Educator Monthly: A collection of opportunities for educators in and around Philadelphia Free Admission Day in March Wawa Community Day Honoring Women's History Month Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. E…

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March 22, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Classes About Slavery in America This Week

Plus: A Class Takeover With Ken Burns Next Week Upcoming Scholar Exchanges Slavery in America: The Constitution to Reconstruction Introductory: Wednesday, March 23, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, …

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March 19, 2022 at 12:02 PM

What is the “Independent State Legislature Doctrine”?

Learn what the theory is and what effect it could have on future elections What's New This Week What is the “Independent State Legislature Doctrine”? Run time: 1 hour 5 minutes Jeffrey Rosen is joined by constitutio…

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March 15, 2022 at 9:30 AM

All About the Constitutional Convention This Week!

Plus: A Friday Session Featuring Jill Lepore Upcoming Scholar Exchanges Constitution 101: The Constitutional Convention Introductory: Wednesday, March 16, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, March 16, …

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March 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Russia, Ukraine, Constitutionalism, and the Rule of Law

Hear analysis from two experts in constitutional law and international affairs What's New This Week Russia, Ukraine, Constitutionalism, and the Rule of Law Run time: 54 minutes Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Kim Lane Sc…

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March 10, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: Elections, Speech, and Political Disinformation

Experts explore the leading proposals to combat disinformation in American elections. Upcoming at America's Town Hall Elections, Speech, and Political Disinformation Thursday, March 10 | 7 p.m. ET Free O…

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March 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Celebrate Women's History Month

Classes on the 19th Amendment, virtual tours, and more! Upcoming Scholar Exchanges The 19th Amendment: Women's Right to Vote Introductory: Wednesday, March 9, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, March …

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March 5, 2022 at 1:02 PM

The EPA, Federal Power, and the Future of Climate Regulations

Hear analysis of the oral arguments in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency What's New This Week The EPA, Federal Power, and the Future of Climate Regulations Run time: 1 hour 3 minutes Jeffrey Rosen is …

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March 2, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Women's History Month, Mar. 26 free admission day, and more!

March at the National Constitution Center Filmmaker Ken Burns and historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar join us on March 30 at 12 p.m. ET for a discussion of Benjamin Franklin, a new documentary that explores the life of the scientist, inventor, writer,…

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March 1, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Elections and political disinformation, the 14th Amendment, and more

New month of programing starts next week! March at America's Town Hall Elections, Speech, and Political Disinformation Thursday, March 10 | 7 p.m. ET What are the leading proposals to combat election di…

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March 1, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Explore the Civil Rights Movement This Week

Plus: Ashley D. Farmer Joins Us on Friday Upcoming Scholar Exchanges The Civil Rights Movement Introductory: Wednesday, March 2, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, March 2, 2 p.m. ET Explore the 1950…

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February 28, 2022 at 2:05 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: Adams, Jefferson, and the Turbulent Election of 1800

Presidential historians discuss one of the most contentious and partisan elections in U.S. history. Upcoming at America's Town Hall Adams, Jefferson, and the Turbulent Election of 1800 Monday, February 2…

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February 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Early Presidents on Happiness, Government, and Public Opinion

Explore memorable writings and speeches from former presidents What's New This Week Early Presidents on Happiness, Government, and Public Opinion Run time: 51 minutes Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Nancy Isenberg and C…

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February 22, 2022 at 10:25 AM

This Week: The 14th Amendment and Incorporation

Explore our peer-to-peer programs! Upcoming Scholar Exchanges The 14th Amendment and Incorporation Introductory: Wednesday, February 23, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, February 23, 2 p.m. ET All-L…

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February 19, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Redistricting in Alabama and the Voting Rights Act

Learn about issues surrounding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act What's New This Week Redistricting in Alabama and the Voting Rights Act Run time: 51 minutes Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Rick Hasen and Matthew Clark …

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February 17, 2022 at 2:48 PM

Two Opportunities for Free Admission This February!

Local Educator Monthly: A collection of opportunities for educators in and around Philadelphia Free Admission Days in February Presidents Day at the Center Saturday, February 19, to Monday, February 21, 2022 The…

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February 15, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: Join us for Election Integrity and Voting Rights: Should We Rewrite the Rules?

Experts debate the merits of recent proposals to protect the integrity of our election process. Upcoming at America's Town Hall Election Integrity and Voting Rights: Should We Rewrite the Rules? Tuesday,…

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February 15, 2022 at 10:30 AM

What are the rights of assembly and petition?

Visit Us on Presidents Day! Upcoming Scholar Exchanges First Amendment: Assembly and Petition Introductory: Wednesday, February 16, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, February 16, 2 p.m. ET In this s…

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February 12, 2022 at 1:02 PM

The Evolution of the First Amendment

Explore how free speech under the First Amendment was developed What's New This Week The Evolution of the First Amendment Run time: 59 minutes Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Robert Post and Keith Whittington to discuss …

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February 9, 2022 at 3:19 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: Join us for Rule of Law in America and Abroad: A Comparative View

Foreign dissidents and legal experts examine the rule of law in constitutional systems around the world. Upcoming at America's Town Hall Rule of Law in America and Abroad: A Comparative View Wednesday, F…

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February 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Explore the Freedom of Religion Clauses This Week

Plus: Black History Month resources all month long Upcoming Scholar Exchanges First Amendment: Freedom of Religion Introductory: Wednesday, February 9, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, February 9, 2…

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February 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Justice Breyer’s Constitutional Legacy

A reflection on the justice's professional and personal legacy What's New This Week Justice Breyer's Constitutional Legacy Run time: 1 hour 8 minutes In this two-part conversation, host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by fo…

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February 3, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: Join us for The First Amendment and the Censor's Dilemma

Experts explore the efforts at censoring unpopular speech throughout American history. Upcoming at America's Town Hall The First Amendment and the Censor's Dilemma Thursday, February 3 | 12 p.m. ET Free…

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February 3, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Welcome to the Local Educator Monthly!

A collection of opportunities for educators in and around Philadelphia Now is a great time to book immersive in-person experiences in a safe environment or join us for live virtual gallery tours led by our dynamic educators! This…

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February 2, 2022 at 5:02 PM

First Amendment Tablet, Black History Month, and Free Admission on Presidents Day

February at the National Constitution Center Visit the Center First Amendment Tablet Now on Display View our newly installed 50-ton marble First Amendment tablet! Engraved with the 45 words of the First Amendment, the t…

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February 2, 2022 at 11:37 AM

Commemorate Black History Month With Virtual Tours and Online Resources

Classes on freedom of speech and press this week Upcoming Scholar Exchanges First Amendment: Speech and Press Introductory: Wednesday, February 2, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, February 2, 2 p.m.…

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February 1, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Election integrity and voting rights, the rule of law around the world, the First Amendment, and more

New month of programing starts this week! Upcoming at America's Town Hall The First Amendment and the Censor's Dilemma Thursday, February 3 | 12 p.m. ET Adam Liptak, New York Times Supreme Court reporte…

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January 30, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Congress, the Filibuster, and the Constitution

Hear about the history, constitutionality, and calls for reform of the filibuster What's New This Week Congress, the Filibuster, and the Constitution Run time: 1 hour 3 minutes Host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by two …

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January 25, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Today at 11 a.m. ET: Join us for India and America: A Constitutional Dialogue

Experts discuss the similarities and differences between the two countries' constitutional systems. Upcoming at America's Town Hall India and America: A Constitutional Dialogue Tuesday, January 25 | 11 …

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January 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM

What's your favorite amendment?

Learn about Article V and the amendment process this week Upcoming Scholar Exchanges Article V: The Amendment Process; What is your 28th Amendment? Introductory: Wednesday, January 26, 12 p.m. ET A…

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January 22, 2022 at 1:02 PM

MLK, the Declaration, and the Constitution

Hear analysis of some of King's most significant speeches and writings What's New This Week MLK, the Declaration, and the Constitution Run time: 1 hour 4 minutes Host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by leading experts on ci…

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January 21, 2022 at 7:12 PM

2022 winter Town Hall season starts next week!

Join discussions on India and America’s constitutions, the First Amendment, election integrity and voting rights, and more. Upcoming at America's Town Hall India and America: A Constitutional Dialogue Tu…

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January 18, 2022 at 10:30 AM

We interrupt your previously scheduled Educator Weekly...

Virtual Museum Experience Takeover Each month we will dive into one of the National Constitution Center's educational programs, as a way to learn more about what the Center has to offer. This month is all about Virtual Museum Experiences! …

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January 17, 2022 at 2:05 PM

Interested in helping the Center's Education Team?

Winter peer-to-peer Scholar Exchange evaluations The National Constitution Center's education team is looking for teachers to help evaluate our peer-to-peer Scholar Exchanges. Participation i…

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