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The Holy Experiment: Religious Liberty, Pennsylvania, and the Making of America
University of Pennsylvania Professor Marci Hamilton and St. Joseph’s University Professor Emeritus Randall Miller explore how Pennsylvania’s founding shaped the nation’s understanding of religious liberty, what William Penn’s vision achieved and what this history can teach us about sustaining constitutional democracy today.
Frederick Douglass and Free Speech
How Douglass connected freedom of speech to abolition, equal citizenship, and the practice of self-government
Previewing the Supreme Court’s 2026-2027 Term
The National Constitution Center previews the Supreme Court’s 2026-2027 term
New Supreme Court term features First Amendment, other challenges
The Supreme Court has announced which cases and controversies it will consider during arguments from October to December 2026.
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.
