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NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER ANNOUNCES ‘GUARDRAILS OF DEMOCRACY’ REPORTS
Launch event July 6, 2022, showcases proposals to strengthen democracy featuring
Edward Foley, Sarah Isgur, and Clark Neily
Philadelphia, PA (July 6, 2022) – The National Constitution Center today announced the publication of the reports of its Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy initiative, which has brought together America’s leading constitutional scholars and thought leaders of diverse perspectives to identify reforms that could preserve the institutional guardrails on which democracy depends.
“The National Constitution Center is honored to have convened three diverse teams of scholars—conservative, libertarian, and progressive—to identify institutional and technological reforms that could strengthen the guardrails of American democracy,” said Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center. “During this time of intense polarization, the Constitution Center is committed to convening Americans of different perspectives to engage in thoughtful deliberation and civil dialogue about how to strengthen the constitutional checks on which our democracy depends.”
Team conservative is comprised of Sarah Isgur of The Dispatch; Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch, and David French of The Dispatch. Team libertarian includes Clark Neily of Cato Institute, Ilya Somin of the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, and Walter Olson of Cato Institute. Team progressive is Edward Foley of The Ohio State University and Franita Tolson of USC Gould School of Law. The reports for each team are available here.
To mark the release of the reports, the Center will also host an America’s Town Hall program on July 6, 2022, at 7 p.m. ET, during which team leaders Sarah Isgur, Clark Neily, and Edward Foley will discuss their proposals. Registration for the free virtual program is available here. A recording of the program will also be posted on the Center’s website and YouTube channel.
Leading up to the completion of the reports, the National Constitution Center has partnered with organizations including the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University, With Honor, and others to convene a range of thought leaders in a series of public programs and podcasts examining these important topics. A full list of programs is available here.
The Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy initiative is made possible with support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and Mike and Jackie Bezos.
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About the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, we serve as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling our congressional charter “to disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a nonpartisan basis in order to increase awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people.” As the Museum of We the People, we bring the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits. As America’s Town Hall, we convene the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a Headquarters for Civic Education, we offer the best educational programs and online resources that inspire and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution. For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
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About the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.” As the Museum of We the People, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits. As America’s Town Hall, the Center brings the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a Headquarters for Civic Education, the Center delivers the best educational programs and online resources that inspire citizens and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution. For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
