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Four amendments that almost made it into the Constitution
March 22 marks the 41st anniversary of congressional approval of the Equal Rights Amendment, which almost became part of the Constitution in the 1970s. But it wasn’t the only amendment that came close.
What will be the next constitutional amendment?
As we head into a fall election season with a lot of public debate about heated issues, we look at five possible ones that could get the ultimate elective test: a vote on becoming a Constitutional amendment.
“Can we talk” about the equal rights amendment?
As the country examines the tone of political dialogue, Alison Young provides a regular commentary under the title “Can We Talk? A Conversation about Civility and Democracy in America” exploring the current state of public discourse and civility in American politics. March is women’s history month, and any conversation about the progress of women in… [Continue Reading]
By the numbers: belated and potential amendments
Working at the National Constitution Center, the Constitution Daily writers all pay probably more attention to news items relating to the Constitution than most folks. So when this story came to our attention last month, we were fascinated by Maryland’s belated attention to the 17th Amendment.
The top 10 amendments that haven't made it (yet)
Which amendment will be lucky number 28? Here’s a Top 10 list of amendments frequently proposed but never adopted:
