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William F. Buckley and the History of American Conservatism
Authors Matthew Continetti and Sam Tanenhaus discuss Tanenhaus’s new book, Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America, and trace American conservatism’s evolution from the Progressive Era, through the rise of William F. Buckley Jr., to today.
Ed Larson on Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters
Exploring the integral year behind American independence
The Constitutional Legacy of Justice Robert Jackson
Scholars John Q. Barrett, Gerard Magliocca, and G. Edward White discuss Justice Robert Jackson’s influential concurrence in…
A look back at the Supreme Court in 2025
The past year was a significant one for the U.S. Supreme Court, with notable decisions related to the First Amendment, nationwide…
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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