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Constitutional Rights: Election night in Canada
The Canadian electoral process provides a useful starting point for comparing the U.S. and Canadian constitutions.
The Slaughterhouse Cases: Interpreting the Reconstruction Amendments
A narrow reading of the 14th Amendment's Privilege or Immunities Clause altered the trajectory of constitutional law.
An Eighth Amendment double-header at the Supreme Court
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases that dealt with the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and…
10 influential Hispanic Americans in U.S. politics
To honor Hispanic culture, and its impact on America, we look at 10 important Hispanic Americans in U.S. political life, past and…
10 important Supreme Court cases about food
In honor of our new food exhibit at the National Constitution Center, we look at 10 famous Supreme Court decisions directly or…
From the Carolinas to Catalonia, the temptation of secession
Largely a relic of U.S. history, secession has found new life in the Catalonia region of Spain.
The ‘religious issue’: John F. Kennedy, Mitt Romney, and the role of faith in American politics
Some presidential candidates want Pope Francis to stay out of American politics. Fifty-five years ago, another prominent Catholic…
Who controls primary elections, and who gets to vote?
As the nation barrels toward Iowa and New Hampshire, let's take a brief look at the development of primary elections and access to…
The U.S. responds to the refugee crisis in Europe
President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry have expressed a commitment to raising the number of refugees that the U.S. receives,…
Jon Stewart’s departure is the end of an era in American satire
After a sixteen-year reign, Jon Stewart of the Daily Show has abdicated his throne behind the news desk.
