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1876 at 150: The Long Shadow of the Election of 1876
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1876 at 150: The Long Shadow of the Election of 1876

Three renowned Reconstruction Era scholars—Robert D. Bland, Pamela Brandwein, and Gregory P. Downs—discuss the election of 1876, its aftermath, and how we think about Reconstruction and define its endpoint.

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Can Article V Conventions Advance Constitutional Reform?

Lawrence Lessig and David Super debate whether Article V conventions offer a viable path to constitutional amendments and the…

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The Living Declaration: Rediscovering America’s Founding Text

Historian and former presidential speechwriter Ted Widmer joins Eric Slauter, deputy dean of the Humanities Division and master of…

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Mahmoud Khalil’s Supreme Court appeal is latest immigration challenge

The Supreme Court already has weighed in on aspects of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Now a new case centered on…

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Article III and Supreme Court Term Review Featuring Ali Velshi (All Levels)

For our final Fun Friday Session of the 2022-2023 school year, MSNBC’s Ali Velshi returns, joining National Constitution Center…

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