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April 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Apply to Attend a Fall Weekend Workshop

Email from National Constitution Center Free, immersive three-day professional learning sessions Apply to Attend a Fall Weekend Workshop Deepen your knowledge of the Constitution and how it has been used by different groups throughout histor…
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April 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: The Day the Revolution Began: Lexington and Concord at 250

Email from National Constitution Center Explore the events leading to the first shots of the American Revolution and more   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall The Day the Revolution Began: Lexington and Concord …
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April 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Do the Trump Tariffs Violate the Constitution?

Email from National Constitution Center Examining the scope of the president’s authority to set tariffs   What’s New This Week Do the Trump Tariffs Violate the Constitution? Run time: 56 minutes Steven Calabre…
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April 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Join Us for New America's Town Hall Programs, Family-Friendly Events at the Center, and More

Email from National Constitution Center April at the National Constitution Center   NEW ON THE BLOG How Congress delegates its tariff powers to the president by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 5 minutes “President Donald Trump announced wide-sweeping tariffs l…
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April 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM

DOGE, SCOTUS, and Filibusters—Timely Resources for Your Classroom

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: In-person and virtual events in April Constitution in the Headlines Elon Musk, DOGE, and the Appointments Clause Elon Musk and the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have bee…
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April 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Judges on Judicial Independence

Email from National Constitution Center Federal judges discuss threats to the judicial branch   What’s New This Week Judges on Judicial Independence Run time: 58 minutes National Constitution Center President …
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April 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Join Us for a New Slate of America's Town Hall Programs This Spring

Email from National Constitution Center Programs include a conversation with Justice Stephen Breyer, the 2025 Annual Supreme Court Review, and more.   Just Announced: New America’s Town Hall Programs The Day the …
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March 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Learn How to Teach Supreme Court Cases

Email from National Constitution Center In our upcoming free professional learning session in April Learn How to Teach Supreme Court Cases Wednesday, April 16 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET Join us for a free professional learning session that will delve …
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March 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Federal court rules on AI & copyright

Email from National Constitution Center Examine a landmark decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia   What’s New This Week Michael Lewis on Who Is Government? Run time: 57 minutes Mich…
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March 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Tomorrow and Thursday: Michael Lewis on "Who is Government?" and Presidential Pardons in U.S. History

Email from National Constitution Center Join us for two America's Town Hall programs this week   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Michael Lewis on Who Is Government? Wednesday, March 26 | Noon ET Best-selling…
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March 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM

New Resources on Free Speech and Immigration Policy

Email from National Constitution Center Explore with Constitution in the Headlines Constitution in the Headlines  Columbia University Student Deportation Case Recently, Mahmoud Khalil, who immigrated to the United States on a student visa a…
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March 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Deportations and the Law

Email from National Constitution Center Examining the president’s power to carry out deportations   What’s New This Week Deportations and the Law Run time: 1 hour, 8 minutes Adam Cox and Ilya Somin join Jeffrey R…
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March 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET: Dana Bash on America’s Deadliest Election

Email from National Constitution Center Dana Bash discusses her book, America’s Deadliest Election: The Cautionary Tale of the Most Violent Election in American History   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Dana …
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March 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Free Professional Learning: Women and the Constitution

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: New resources and programs to keep students engaged Free Professional Learning | Women and the Constitution Wednesday, March 19 | 6:30-8 p.m. ET Attend this virtual professional learning session…
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March 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Is DOGE Breaking the Law?

Email from National Constitution Center Debating the legal basis for DOGE’s actions   What’s New This Week Is DOGE Breaking the Law? Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Kate Huddleston and Michael McConnell join Jeffr…
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March 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Book Talks with Michael Lewis and Dana Bash, Plus a Discussion on Presidential Pardons

Email from National Constitution Center March at America's Town Hall   March at America’s Town Hall Dana Bash on America’s Deadliest Election Thursday, March 20 | 7 p.m. ET (NEW DATE) Join CNN Anchor and Chief P…
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March 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Explore the Role of Museums in Enhancing Civic Learning

Email from National Constitution Center During Civic Learning Week, March 10-14 Free Webinar | Building Bridges: Teachers, Museums, and Deeper Civic Learning Tuesday, March 11 | 7–8 p.m. ET Join the National Constitution Center and the Natio…
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March 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM

The State of Partisanship

Email from National Constitution Center Confronting the challenges of a divided nation   What’s New This Week The State of Partisanship Run time: 57 minutes Jonathan Rauch, author of Cross Purposes: Christiani…
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March 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM

March Must-Sees: Women’s History Month, America's Town Halls with Dana Bash and Michael Lewis, and More!

Email from National Constitution Center Coming Up at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall   Dana Bash on America’s Deadliest Election Thursday, March 20 | 7 p.m. ET (NEW DATE) Join CNN Anch…
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March 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: The State of Partisanship: Confronting the Challenges of a Divided Nation

Email from National Constitution Center Join for a discussion on the rise of partisanship in America   Tonight at America’s Town Hall The State of Partisanship: Confronting the Challenges of a Divided Nation …
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March 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Teach About the Scope of Executive Power

Email from National Constitution Center A new Constitution in the Headlines topic is available Constitution in the Headlines Scope of Executive Power: Part I In recent weeks, there has been renewed debate over the scope of executive power an…
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March 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM

The Supreme Court and the Trump Administration

Email from National Constitution Center Previewing the judicial response to President Trump’s actions   What’s New This Week The Supreme Court and the Trump Administration Run time: 47 minutes Jamelle Bouie and D…
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February 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Juan Williams on the Rise of America’s Second Civil Rights Movement

Email from National Constitution Center Explore the emergence of a new civil rights era—from the 2008 election of President Obama to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall …
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February 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Resources for Women's History Month

Email from National Constitution Center And a webinar on how to use Constitution 101 with AI tools Women’s History Month Throughout Women’s History Month, the Center recognizes extraordinary American women throughout history, and celebrates a…
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February 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM

How Powerful is the President?

Email from National Constitution Center Putting President Trump’s broad claim of executive power in historical perspective   What’s New This Week How Powerful is the President? Run time: 47 minutes President T…
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February 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM

New Resource: Constitution in the Headlines

Email from National Constitution Center Designed to contextualize constitutional topics in the news Constitution in the Headlines is a collection of curated resources designed to help educators contextualize constitutional topics in the news. …
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February 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Free Virtual Learning for You and Your Students

Email from National Constitution Center And don't forget to submit your institute application! 📢 Reminder: Summer Educator Institute applications are due tomorrow, Monday, February 17. Professional Learning Session Equality…
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February 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The 14th Amendment and the History of Reconstruction

Email from National Constitution Center Exploring the constitutional legacy of Reconstruction   What’s New This Week The 14th Amendment and the History of Reconstruction Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Sherrilyn I…
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February 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM

The Presidency and Executive Power

Email from National Constitution Center Article II: Resources, podcast, events, and more Presidents Day, Monday, February 17 The National Constitution Center celebrates Presidents Day with educational resources and events exploring Article I…
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February 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. ET: Reconstruction and the Constitution: A Historical Perspective

Email from National Constitution Center Leading historians discuss the 14th Amendment, the history of Reconstruction, and delve into the broader legal and social effects of Reconstruction beyond the amendments   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall …
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February 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM

President Trump’s Executive Orders

Email from National Constitution Center Examining legal and constitutional challenges to the president’s actions   What’s New This Week President Trump’s Executive Orders Run time: 54 minutes Since January 20,…
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February 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Upcoming Town Halls: Reconstruction, America’s Second Civil Rights Movement, and the State of Partisanship

Email from National Constitution Center Register today to join us this February   Upcoming at America’s Town Hall IN PERSON AND ONLINE Reconstruction and the Constitution: A Historical Perspective  Monday, Februa…
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February 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Last Chance to Apply! Summer Educator Institutes at the NCC

Email from National Constitution Center Deadline to apply is Monday, February 17   Institute Applications Close Monday, February 17 Engage with constitutional scholars and educators from around the country during a weeklong institute at the Nati…
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February 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Celebrate Black History Month, Free Admission on Presidents Day, and More!

Email from National Constitution Center February at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall   Reconstruction and the Constitution: A Historical Perspective  Monday, February 10 | 9:45–11:45 a.m…
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February 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Constitution Valentine's Day Cards & New Civic Stories

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: In-person and virtual events in February Roses are red, violets are blue, we love the Constitution and know you do too! ❤️  Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these free printable Constitution-themed valentines, and …
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February 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM

What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach Us About American Democracy

Email from National Constitution Center Recognizing how Black thinkers and artists shaped our nation   What’s New This Week What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach Us About American Democracy Run time: …
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January 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Apply to a Summer Intensive on the Constitution

Email from National Constitution Center Presented by the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, NCC and OAH   Deep Dive Into the History of the U.S. Constitution Sunday, June 22–Friday, June 27, 2025 This weeklong summer intensive is presented by the S…
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January 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Resources for Black History Month

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: In-person and virtual events in February Throughout Black History Month in February, the National Constitution Center recognizes extraordinary African Americans and the impact their stories have had on our nation’…
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January 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM

My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses

Email from National Constitution Center Examining President Trump’s second inaugural speech in historical context   What’s New This Week My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses Run time: 1…
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January 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Start the Spring Semester with Constitution 101

Email from National Constitution Center Nonpartisan, flexible, and relevant resources   “As educators, our goal is to empower students with tools that foster curiosity and resilience and to develop a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution. Con…
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January 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses

Email from National Constitution Center A reflection on inaugural addresses throughout history and how they relate to a president’s legacy   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall My Fellow Americans: Presidents and…
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January 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Resources for the Inauguration & First 90 Days

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: Join us after the inauguration for a Town Hall discussion   The 60th Presidential Inauguration The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States will take place tomor…
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January 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Can Texas Require Age Verification on Adult Sites?

Email from National Constitution Center The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton   What’s New This Week Can Texas Require Age Verification on Adult Sites? Run time: 1 hour, 9 mi…
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January 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Email from National Constitution Center Educational resources and special programming   “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”  –Martin Luther King Jr.  On January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was …
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January 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, New America's Town Hall Programs, and More!

Email from National Constitution Center January at the National Constitution Center   The Winter 2025 America’s Town Hall programming has just been announced! Click here to see the full lineup.   Debate at America’s Town Hall   …
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January 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Just Announced: New America's Town Hall Programs

Email from National Constitution Center Join Michael Lewis, Dana Bash, and Juan Williams, plus discussions on presidential pardons, inaugural addresses, and more!   Newly Announced America’s Town Hall Programs My…
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January 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Discussion Starters: The Future of TikTok

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: In-person and virtual events in January Supreme Court to Decide TikTok’s Fate Your students may have noticed that TikTok is trending—but not for their favorite viral dances. Concerned about national security and…
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January 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The Future of TikTok

Email from National Constitution Center The Supreme Court hears a First Amendment challenge to the TikTok divestiture bill   What’s New This Week The Future of TikTok Run time: 58 minutes In TikTok v. Garland,…
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January 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Free Professional Learning: Prepare to Teach About the Executive Branch

Email from National Constitution Center Additionally, summer institute applications are open Free Virtual Professional Learning: Article II - The Presidency and the Executive Branch Wednesday, January 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. ET Join us for a free virtual professio…
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January 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM

For or Against Constitutional Originalism?: A Debate

Email from National Constitution Center Debating how to interpret the Constitution   What’s New This Week For or Against Constitutional Originalism?: A Debate Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Jonathan Gienapp, auth…