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The Ideas at the Heart of the Declaration and the Constitution
David Blight, Robert P. George, and Annette Gordon-Reed explore the enduring ideas at the core of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution—including equality, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and government by consent—and examine how those principles have been debated, interpreted, and contested over time.
Carol Berkin on the Declaration’s lesser-known signers
Historian Carol Berkin explores the fascinating lives of some of the lesser-known signers of the Declaration of Independence
Separation of Powers and the Rule of Law
Three retired federal judges discuss how the separation of powers, federalism, and the rule of law are critical elements of…
Supreme Court rejects new test about public school students and free speech
Sometimes the nation’s highest court can make a statement when it stays silent.
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…
Constitution Daily Blog
Smart analysis of the latest Supreme Court news and more
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I just wanted to express . . . my sincere thanks for the spirit with which you conduct these sessions. Thought-provoking, and at the same time inclusive of diverse opinions. What a great example for our students! I have to think Madison, Jefferson, et al., would be proud.
