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July 8, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Supreme Court Review, abortion law in the U.S. and abroad, and more!

Upcoming at America’s Town Hall   July at America's Town Hall 2022 Annual Supreme Court Review Tuesday, July 12 | 12 - 1:30 p.m. ET The National Constitution Center and ADL present an America's Town Hall featuring distin…
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July 6, 2022 at 5:49 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m.: Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy

Experts identify reforms that might address current threats to American democracy   Tonight at America's Town Hall Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy Wednesday, July 6 | 7 p.m. ET As January 6 hearings procee…
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July 2, 2022 at 12:02 PM

We the People covers the Court's abortion and religious liberty decisions

Hear analysis on the last weeks of the term   What's New This Week Vouchers, Prayers, and Religion in American Schools Run time: 52 minutes Michael Moreland and Erwin Chemerinsky discuss the outcomes of Carson v. Makin a…
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July 1, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Free Admission on July 4, New America's Town Hall programs, and more!

July at the National Constitution Center   Toward the end of a landmark term, the Supreme Court released its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overruling Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which held that women have the constitut…
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June 30, 2022 at 9:28 PM

Just Announced: Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy

Join us for the special launch of the reports on “the guardrails of democracy.”   Upcoming at America's Town Hall Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy Wednesday, July 6 | 7 p.m. ET As January 6 hearings proceed…
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June 25, 2022 at 12:01 PM

What the Supreme Court’s Opinion in NYSRPA v. Bruen Means for the Second Amendment

Plus, the Dobbs decision and related resources What's New This Week What the Supreme Court’s Opinion in NYSRPA v. Bruen Means for the Second Amendment Run time: 56 minutes Adam Winkler and Clark Neily discuss th…
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June 20, 2022 at 3:56 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m.: Juneteenth: Tracing the Origins and Significance

Scholars explore Juneteenth’s connection to July 4, the Declaration, and more. Tonight at America's Town Hall Juneteenth: Tracing the Origins and Significance Monday, June 20 | 7 p.m. ET As part of the …
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June 18, 2022 at 12:02 PM

How to Prevent Another January 6

Judge Luttig and others discuss guardrails of democracy What's New This Week How to Prevent Another January 6 Run time: 39 minutes As the congressional hearings for January 6 continue, former federal judg…
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June 17, 2022 at 6:06 PM

Just Announced: Juneteenth: Tracing the Origins and Significance

Scholars explore Juneteenth’s connection to July 4, the Declaration, and more. Upcoming at America's Town Hall Juneteenth: Tracing the Origins and Significance Monday, June 20 | 7 p.m. ET As part of the…
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June 16, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Free Admission for Juneteenth, Wawa Hoagie Day, and More!

June at the National Constitution Center It's June, which means the Supreme Court will be announcing decisions in closely watched cases. We the People host Jeffrey Rosen moderates a conversation with five experts about two of the biggest issues before the Supreme Co…
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June 14, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Commemorate Civic Holidays in June

Explore resources for Flag Day and Juneteenth June Civic Holidays Flag day Tuesday, June 14 Celebrate the adoption of the flag of the United States with online resources from the National Constituti…
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June 11, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Free Speech Throughout World History

Explore the history of free speech What's New This Week Free Speech Throughout World History Run time: 59 minutes Jacob Mchangama, author of Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media, and David Cole, Nati…
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June 9, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Join us in June celebrating red, white, and YOU!

Near or far, spend your summer with the us. Summer of Red, White, and YOU! It’s a celebration, and all are welcome! Come cool off with the National Constitution Center for a summer of programs and events to celebrate Red, White, and YOU! The Center of…
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June 4, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Social Media and Public Health: A Conversation Featuring State Attorneys General

Explore the role of state attorneys general in addressing the potential dangers of social media What's New This Week Social Media and Public Health: A Conversation Featuring State Attorneys General Run time: 57 min…
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June 1, 2022 at 12:45 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: Social Media and Public Health: A Conversation Featuring State Attorneys General

A bipartisan conversation about social media, public health, and the law Upcoming at America's Town Hall Social Media and Public Health: A Conversation Featuring State Attorneys General Wednesday, June 1…
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May 31, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Supreme Court Cases to Watch

Explore resources on upcoming Supreme Court cases this term Supreme Court Cases to Watch Explore Resources on Recent Cases Five Expert Takes on Two Big Issues This Term In this episode of the We…
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May 28, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Three Election Law Cases and What They Mean for Democracy

Learn about the cases and the issues surrounding them What's New This Week Three Election Law Cases and What They Mean for Democracy Run time: 54 minutes Host Jeffrey Rosen joins John Fortier and Rick Hasen to discu…
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May 26, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Just Announced: Social Media and Public Health: A Conversation Featuring State Attorneys General

Join us at America’s Town Hall June at America's Town Hall Social Media and Public Health: A Conversation Featuring State Attorneys General Wednesday, June 1 | 12 p.m. ET The National Constitution Cente…
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May 26, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Enjoy your summer at the Center!

A collection of opportunities for educators in and around Philadelphia Memorial Day Weekend Programming Friday, May 27 – Sunday, May 29 The National Constitution Center will honor America’s fallen military heroes with sp…
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May 24, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: The United Kingdom and the United States: A Constitutional Dialogue

Scholars compare the legal systems of the United States and the United Kingdom. Upcoming at America's Town Hall The United Kingdom and the United States: A Constitutional Dialogue Tuesday, May 24 | 12 p.…
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May 24, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Explore our Recorded 2021-2022 Classes!

Watch any session from this school year on demand Recorded Scholar Exchanges Did you miss a session from this school year? Do you want to revisit a previous class or hear from a past guest scholar? …
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May 21, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Five Expert Takes on Two Big Issues This Term

Learn about the biggest issues before SCOTUS: abortion and guns What's New This Week Five Expert Takes on Two Big Issues This Term Run time: 37 minutes Host Jeffrey Rosen moderates a conversation with five experts a…
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May 17, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Join Us for Our Last Week of Classes!

MSNBC’s Ali Velshi Discusses Supreme Court Cases to Watch on Friday Upcoming Scholar Exchanges Supreme Court in Review: Cases to Watch Introductory: Wednesday, May 18, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday…
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May 14, 2022 at 12:01 PM

The Dobbs v. Jackson Case – Part 3

Learn about the future of abortion rights in America What's New This Week The Dobbs v. Jackson Case – Part 3 Run time: 54 minutes Professors Mary Ziegler and O. Carter Snead join host Jeffrey Rosen to unpack the con…
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May 10, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: Rights, Regulations, and the Modern Administrative State

Experts explore the rise of the administrative state and its future. Upcoming at America's Town Hall Rights, Regulations, and the Modern Administrative State Tuesday, May 10 | 12 p.m. ET Free Online Fro…
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May 10, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Learn About the Second Amendment This Week

Clark Neily Joins Us on Friday Upcoming Scholar Exchanges The Second Amendment Introductory: Wednesday, May 11, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, May 11, 2 p.m. ET Engage in a conversation on the Se…
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May 9, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Missed the First Amendment Tablet Dedication Ceremony? Watch now!

May at the National Constitution Center First Amendment Tablet Why the First Amendment Matters Today Run time: 1 hour 26 minutes Last week, the National Constitution Center celebrated of the unveiling of the inspiri…
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May 7, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Why the First Amendment Matters Today

Plus a special dedication ceremony of the First Amendment tablet What's New This Week Why the First Amendment Matters Today Run time: 1 hour 26 minutes In celebration of the unveiling of the First Amendment t…
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May 5, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Administrative law, the English Constitution, and more!

Upcoming America’s Town Hall programs May at America's Town Hall Rights, Regulations, and the Modern Administrative State Tuesday, May 10 | 12 p.m. ET From lawsuits over the federal government’s vaccine…
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May 3, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Learn About the Fourth Amendment This Week

Plus: A Friday Session Featuring Bruce Murphy Upcoming Scholar Exchanges The Fourth Amendment Introductory: Wednesday, May 4, 12 p.m. ET Advanced: Wednesday, May 4, 2 p.m. ET Examine the historical…
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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, …