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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.

Reconstruction and the Constitution: A 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 and the Constitution.

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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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My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses

Leading presidential historians and contributors to the recently published compendium My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their…

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Supreme Court to hear Mexico lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers

In one of the most high-profile cases of its current term, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in early March in a lawsuit filed…

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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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