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December 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM

December at America’s Town Hall: Landmark Ideas in Law and Conservativism

Email from National Constitution Center Join our Town Halls on Justice Robert Jackson and the legacy of William F. Buckley—live at noon ET this month.   December at America's Town Hall The Constitutional Legacy of …
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December 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Step Into America’s Founding: A New Gallery for the 250th Anniversary

Email from National Constitution Center Experience the Revolution, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights like never before—opening February 13, 2026.   Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year with America’s Founding, the Nationa…
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December 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Amending the Constitution and the Article V Project

Email from National Constitution Center A new initiative exploring the founders’ vision for Article V.   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Amending the Constitution and the Article V Project Wednesday, December…
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November 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Apply Now: Summer Intensive on the History of the U.S. Constitution

Email from National Constitution Center Join leading historians for a week of immersive constitutional learning in Philadelphia   Applications are now open for the Summer Intensive: Deep Dive into the History of the U.S. Constitution, a weeklong professional …
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November 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Why 1776 Still Matters—And What the Founders Ate for Thanksgiving

Email from National Constitution Center Edward Larson joins America's Town Hall for a deep dive into 1776   What’s New This Week Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters Run time: 1 hour Pulitzer Prize-winn…
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November 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Applications Now Open: 2026 Educator Institutes & Intensive

Email from National Constitution Center Join us in Philadelphia for a weeklong residential learning experience   Apply to Attend a Summer Educator Institute at the National Constitution Center Applications are now open for the 20…
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November 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters

Email from National Constitution Center With Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson   Monday at America’s Town Hall Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters Monday, November 24 | Noon ET   Pulit…
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November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Our Fragile Freedoms & Douglass's Path to Justice

Email from National Constitution Center Hear Eric Foner on the Constitution’s evolving meaning—and the story of Douglass and Lincoln.   What’s New This Week Eric Foner on Our Fragile Freedoms Run time: 44 minutes …
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November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Explore Press Freedom After WWII with New Classroom Resources

Email from National Constitution Center Dive into landmark cases, primary sources, and ready-to-use activities on the First Amendment.   Constitution in the Headlines: Press Cases After World War II Help your students explore how the Supreme …
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November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Walter Isaacson on the Story Behind America’s Greatest Sentence

Email from National Constitution Center Plus—John Quincy Adams’s powerful stand against slavery   What’s New This Week Walter Isaacson on the Greatest Sentence Ever Written Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Best-sellin…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Bring America’s 250th to Life in Your Classroom

Email from National Constitution Center Use our free Civic Calendar to explore historic November events and connect students to the Revolution’s enduring ideals   Ready to Teach America’s 250th? We’ve Got You Covered. As we approach America’s…
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November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Trump’s Tariffs Before the Supreme Court: What’s at Stake?

Email from National Constitution Center Experts dissect the constitutional arguments behind the tariff cases—plus, a look at Madison’s lessons on tranquility.   What’s New This Week Are Trump’s Tariffs Lawful? Run…
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November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Veterans Day, Native American Heritage Month, and More

Email from National Constitution Center November at the National Constitution Center   On Monday, November 24 at 9 p.m. ET, tune in to PBS for A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America—a one-hour special filmed at …
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November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET: Native Nations: From Ancient Cities to Today

Email from National Constitution Center In celebration of Native American Heritage Month   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Native Nations: From Ancient Cities to Today Tuesday, November 4 | NEW TIME: 1 p.m. E…
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November 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM

New Constitution in the Headlines: Freedom of the Press and Speech

Email from National Constitution Center Classroom activities that explore press censorship and landmark cases   Constitution in the Headlines Classroom Resource: Explore Press Censorship After World War I How far can the government go in restricting speech d…
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November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Alexander Hamilton: Closet Monarchist or Visionary Nationalist?

Email from National Constitution Center A new two-part show on Alexander Hamilton   What’s New This Week Alexander Hamilton: Closet Monarchist or Visionary Nationalist? Run time: 1 hour, 9 minutes This episode…
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October 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Free Learning Sessions on Storytelling and Native American Heritage

Email from National Constitution Center Plus, applications for spring Weekend Workshops are open   Rich History. Founding Principles. Fresh Approaches for You. Each month, you can join us for free virtual professional learning sessions that will build your c…
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October 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM

NEW Constitution Weekly: How Hamilton and Jefferson Still Define American Power

Email from National Constitution Center Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg discuss The Pursuit of Liberty, recorded live in Philadelphia.   We apologize for the duplicate Constitution Weekly email you received this morning. Please find the updated version …
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October 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Can Government Officials Pressure Private Companies and Universities to Restrict Speech?

Email from National Constitution Center Unpacking the history and constitutionality of jawboning   What’s New This Week Can Government Officials Pressure Private Companies and Universities to Restrict Speech? Run …
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October 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Liberalism: Current Challenges and Modern Debates

Email from National Constitution Center Susan Stokes and Cass Sunstein explore the challenges facing liberalism   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Liberalism: Current Challenges and Modern Debates Thursday, Oc…
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October 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Engage Students With the Ben Franklin Challenge

Email from National Constitution Center Plus, applications for spring Weekend Workshops are open   Engage Students in Civic Virtue With the Benjamin Franklin Challenge Flip to the middle of your 2025-2026 Civic Calendar and find a civic virtue chart activit…
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October 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET: The Pursuit of Liberty

Email from National Constitution Center A book launch event with National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen   Upcoming at America’s Town Hall The Pursuit of Liberty: A Book Launch Event With…
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October 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Can President Trump Invoke the Insurrection Act Over the Objections of State Governors?

Email from National Constitution Center Explore the history and meaning of the Insurrection Act   What’s New This Week Can President Trump Invoke the Insurrection Act Over the Objections of State Governors? Run ti…
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October 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Apply to Attend a Spring Weekend Workshop

Email from National Constitution Center Including a new Constitution in the Headlines resource on free speech   Applications for Spring 2026 Weekend Workshops Are Now Open Deepen your understanding of the principles that inspired the signers of the Declarati…
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October 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Do Bans on Conversion Therapy Violate the First Amendment?

Email from National Constitution Center Recap the oral arguments from Chiles v. Salazar   What’s New This Week Do Bans on Conversion Therapy Violate the First Amendment? Run time: 1 hour Stephanie Barclay of the …
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October 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Explore New Civic Tools, Town Hall Events, and Center Highlights

Email from National Constitution Center October at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall   IN PERSON AND ONLINE The Pursuit of Liberty: A Book Launch Event With Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Gold…
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October 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Teaching With the Civic Calendar: Spotlight the Signers

Email from National Constitution Center Including new offerings from partners and upcoming events   Spotlight the Signers and Bring Revolutionary Stories to Life In our new Interactive Declaration of Independence, you'll find biographies of the delegates who…
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October 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM

What Is the Legacy of the Roberts Court on Its 20th Anniversary?

Email from National Constitution Center Preview important cases in the upcoming term   What’s New This Week What Is the Legacy of the Roberts Court on Its 20th Anniversary? Run time: 1 hour Steve Vladeck and Sara…
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October 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Join the Conversation: New Town Hall Programs This Fall

Email from National Constitution Center Reserve your spot for free programs happening this fall, online and in person.   Just Announced: New America’s Town Hall Programs IN PERSON AND ONLINE The Pursuit of Libert…
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September 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM

New Resources: Ideas that Built the Constitution and Free Speech

Email from National Constitution Center Including a new podcast on civic virtue   Explore the Intellectual Inspirations of the Constitution and Its Impact Today Constitution in the Headlines is back for the new school year and this week we're providing a C…
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September 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Can Government Officials Pressure Private Companies and Universities to Restrict Speech?

Email from National Constitution Center Unpacking the history and constitutionality of jawboning   What’s New This Week Can Government Officials Pressure Private Companies and Universities to Restrict Speech? Run …
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September 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Our Fragile Freedoms

Email from National Constitution Center Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Eric Foner discusses his new collection of essays exploring a range of topics   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Our Fragile Freedoms We…
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September 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Bring Constitution Day Conversations into the Year Ahead

Email from National Constitution Center New video featuring Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch and Justice Stephen G. Breyer   Last week, we celebrated Constitution Day with thousands of students, educators, families, and lifelong learners across the coun…
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September 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM

A Conversation with Justice Amy Coney Barrett on ‘Listening to the Law’

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: What the Constitution says about free speech on the airwaves   What’s New This Week A Conversation with Justice Amy Coney Barrett on ‘Listening to the Law’ Run time: 5…
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September 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM

This Week at America's Town Hall: Book Talks with Akhil Reed Amar and Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Email from National Constitution Center Celebrate Constitution Day with us   This Week at America’s Town Hall IN PERSON AND ONLINE Born Equal: America’s Founding Promise and the Fight for Equality Tuesday, Se…
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September 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Join Us for Constitution Day on Wednesday

Email from National Constitution Center Explore free digital resources and virtual programming   Ways to Make Constitution Day Meaningful for Students September 17, 1787, marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution—and the National Constitution Center is her…
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September 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Introducing Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness

Email from National Constitution Center Explore what “pursuit of happiness” meant to America’s Founders   What’s New This Week Introducing Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness Run time: 30 minutes In our …
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September 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM

New Interactive Declaration and America 250-Inspired Lessons

Email from National Constitution Center Resources to inspire students to explore the principles that shape our nation   New Interactive Declaration of Independence and 250th Anniversary-Inspired Videos, Essays, and Teaching Resources  We are thrilled to anno…
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September 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Celebrate Constitution Day and America’s Founding Ideas

Email from National Constitution Center September at the National Constitution Center   The Declaration Was a Promise We Have to Keep We’re excited to launch Our Story Continues, a multi-year campaign that will inspire Americans acro…
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September 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM

September at America’s Town Hall: Ideas in Action

Email from National Constitution Center Programs on the Pursuit of Happiness, celebrating Constitution Day with Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Akhil Amar, and more.   The Declaration Was a Promise We Have to Keep Our Story Continues begins no…
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September 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Now Available: Middle School Constitution 101 Curriculum

Email from National Constitution Center Just in time for Constitution Day, September 17 Reimagined for Middle Grade Learners We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new, free version of our popular Constitution 101 Curriculum designed specifically for middle sc…
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September 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Can President Trump Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook?

Email from National Constitution Center Exploring the history and constitutionality of the Federal Reserve and independent agencies   What’s New This Week Can President Trump Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa …
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August 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM

2025-2026 Professional Learning Programs Now Available—Sign Up Early

Email from National Constitution Center New virtual series on protocols + returning favorites   At the National Constitution Center, summer was about more than just learning—it was about building community, sparking ideas, and sharing inspiration. Here’s a gli…
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August 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM

The History and Future of Partisan Gerrymandering in America

Email from National Constitution Center Unpacking the past, present, and future of redistricting   What’s New This Week The History and Future of Partisan Gerrymandering in America Run time: 1 hour, 15 minutes …
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August 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Add Virtual Student Programs to Your Lesson Plans

Email from National Constitution Center Book now for the 2025-2026 academic year   Book now for the 2025-2026 academic year. Offer your students the opportunity to explore history, engage in constitutional conversations, and deepen their understanding of the …
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August 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM

A Conversation on America’s 250th

Email from National Constitution Center Illuminating the American Idea   What’s New This Week A Conversation on America’s 250th Run time: 57 minutes In this episode, Sabrina Lynn Motley, director of the Smiths…
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August 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Plan Ahead for Constitution Day

Email from National Constitution Center New resources, virtual student programs, and more! Countdown to Constitution Day Each year, the National Constitution Center commemorates the signing of the Constitution on September 17, in 1787, by hosting a festive d…
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August 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act Unconstitutional?

Email from National Constitution Center Unpacking the history and future of racial gerrymandering in America   What’s New This Week Is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act Unconstitutional? Run time: 1 hour, 4 mi…
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August 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM

Help Us Kick Off Our America's 250th Celebrations at the National Constitution Center

Email from National Constitution Center Constitution Day, new programs, and more!   The 37th annual Liberty Medal will be awarded to the beloved Broadway hit, Hamilton, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, and the acclaimed historian and biogr…
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August 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Start the Year With a Focus on Civil Dialogue

Email from National Constitution Center Help students separate political views from constitutional thinking   Build a Foundation for Civil Dialogue This School Year Welcome back, educators! As you launch into a new school year, now is the perfect time to emb…