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America’s [presidents] got talent

Posted 8 hours, 2 minutes ago.

By Holly Munson

Here’s another addition we’d love to see on “America’s Got Talent”: U.S. presidents. Although the historical presidents might be tricky, here are five presidents that should be at the top of the audition list. Continue Reading

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Issue: Executive Branch, Founding Fathers

Tags: America's Got Talent Barack Obama Bill Clinton George Washington

The Constitution This Week: Gay marriage, treason, and Facebook “likes”

Posted 5 days, 4 hours ago.

By Holly Munson

Here’s a brief look at the top constitutional news stories and commentaries from this week: Obama’s support of gay marriage, a Romney supporter’s call for treason, and a ruling about free speech and Facebook “liking.” Continue Reading

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Issue: Civil Rights, Civility, Election 2012, Gay Marriage, Immigration

Tags: Barack Obama Mitt Romney The Constitution This Week U.S. v. Huitron-Guizar

Happy birthday, 27th Amendment!

Posted 9 days ago.

By Holly Munson

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the 27th Amendment. Here’s what you need to know. Continue Reading

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Issue: 27th Amendment, Congress

Tags: Gregory Watson James Madison

The Constitution This Week: Personhood, protesters, and partisanship

Posted 11 days ago.

By Holly Munson

Here’s a brief look at the top constitutional news stories and commentaries from this week. The top three: personhood, tea party protesters, and partisanship. Continue Reading

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Issue: Abortion, Civility, Election 2012, Tea Party

Tags: Affordable Care Act Constitutional Accountability Center Norman J. Ornstein Tea Party Thomas E. Mann

If I were the devil

Posted 14 days ago.

By Holly Munson

How’s this for a creative writing prompt: “If I were the devil, I would ____.” Lately, this concept seems to hold particular allure. Continue Reading

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Issue: Civility, Election 2012

Tags: E.L. Doctorow Free Market America Paul Harvey

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