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Executive Authority: Presidential Power From America’s Founding to Today
Legal scholars Gillian Metzger and Saikrishna Prakash examine the key constitutional debates that have shaped the modern presidency, how the Trump presidency fits within this historical context, and what it means for the future of presidential power.
Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation
The life and constitutional legacy of Senator Charles Sumner
Jewish Americans in the Civil War Era
Authors Richard Kreitner and Shari Rabin discuss their new books on the broader Jewish experience from the Revolutionary era to…
Supreme Court allows tax exemptions for Wisconsin religious charities
In a unanimous ruling last Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down a Wisconsin Supreme Court decision denying unemployment tax…
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.
