May 24
Mitt Romney gets heckled in Philly
The presumptive GOP nominee, Mitt Romney, got an earful from possible voters in Philadelphia on Thursday, as he attended an education forum.
May 23
Here’s a basic explanation of the Commerce Clause
Why do we care about the Commerce Clause in the Constitution? A simple explanation from Bloomberg’s Greg Stohr that appears in Newsweek explains how the clause could settle next month’s Supreme Court decision on health care.
May 18
House passes ban on gay marriages at military bases
A defense bill passed by the House on Friday, under the threat of a presidential veto, includes a ban on same-sex marriages at military bases.
May 18
Springsteen and the road to E Street
Constitution Daily sits down with Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez, the drummer who backed Bruce Springsteen in several bands, including Steel Mill and the original E Street Band, and learns about the early days of Bruce’s songwriting and career aspirations. Question: How did you and Bruce first meet? Lopez: Danny Federici and myself, before we actually… [Continue Reading]
May 16
Two landmark dates in civil rights history
This week marks the anniversary of two milestone Supreme Court rulings on the issue of segregation that had long-ranging effects on American culture.
