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The National Constitution Center brings you the latest discussions, debates, and analysis on the biggest constitutional issues of the day. Read our Constitution Daily blog, listen to our We the People weekly podcast, and watch experts in our America’s Town Hall programs and live classes.

Juan Williams on the Rise of the America's Second Civil Rights Movement
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Juan Williams on the Rise of the America's Second Civil Rights Movement

New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie joins award-winning journalist Juan Williams for a conversation on Williams’ new book exploring the emergence of a new civil rights era.

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How Powerful is the President?

Putting President Trump’s broad claim of executive power in historical perspective

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Reconstruction and the Constitution: A Historical Perspective

The National Constitution Center and the Federal Judicial Center convene leading historians for conversations on Reconstruction…

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The Constitution and the federal budget process

The state of the federal budget is a hot topic of discussion with the House of Representatives passing a federal budget resolution…

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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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Constitution Daily Blog

Smart analysis of the latest Supreme Court news and more

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We the People

A weekly show of constitutional debate

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America’s Town Hall Programs

Constitutional experts discuss the best arguments on all sides

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