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Abraham Lincoln scholars Michael Burlingame, Noah Feldman, and Diana Schaub talked about the 16th president’s speeches and what they revealed about his views on the Constitution. The Nationa…

Historians talked about the passage of the 15th and 19th Amendments and the struggle for Black women’s suffrage. This virtual event was hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadel…

Scholars Wilfred Codrington III and Charles Kesler discussed two interpretations of the Constitution - the original intent of the Founders versus viewing the Constitution as a living documen…

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon Wood examined the political debates that surrounded the creation of the U.S. Constitution. He was joined in discussion by other panelists who explored…

In France, freedom of speech is guaranteed under their Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, but with exceptions - in particular, hate speech. In this program, a panel of jour…

A panel of scholars discussed the intellectual sources of the U.S. Constitution. From French philosopher Montesquieu to Sir William Blackstone, the founders looked to various writers and tex…

A panel of scholars discussed the relationship between American literature and the Constitution. They argued that this intersection is where ideas on American democracy are expressed and dis…

French and American political scientists and law professors compared religious freedom in the American and French republics. They focused on recent court cases and the influence of constitut…

Day 2 of the impeachment trial of former President Trump for incitement of insurrection began with senators voting 89-11 in favor of the trial organizing resolution. Lead Impeachment Manager…

Jeffrey Rosen previewed the impeachment trial for former President Trump.

Law professor Michael Gerhardt looked at the historical figures who inspired Abraham Lincoln. This was a virtual event hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Presidential historians, authors and campaign advisers discussed the past, present, and future of presidential elections at a virtual event hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Law Journ…

The program looked at the latest on the House’s push to remove President Donald Trump from office by invoking the 25th Amendment. We’re joined by Jeffrey Rosen of the Constitution Center and…