Apr 19
The trouble with Abraham Lincoln
As Adam Goodheart, author of the remarkable new book 1861: The Civil War Awakening, pointed out to a rapt, sell-out audience at the National Constitution Center this week, some criticize him for his repression of civil liberties and other downfalls.
Apr 11
Watch the debate: Should Miranda rights apply to terrorism suspects?
At the Center, two prominent Supreme Court litigators — Carter Phillips and Kanan Shanmugam — argued this very issue before a panel of distinguished federal judges.
Mar 29
Supreme Court hears campaign-finance challenge
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard its first campaign-finance challenge since Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
Mar 25
Watch Civility & Democracy online this weekend
Participants from across the country – including filmmaker Ken Burns – will gather at the Center to address the question: How can we establish civic dialogue that contributes to social progress?
