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Apr 22

Video: The Story of Earth Day



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Part of being an active citizen is taking care of your environment, so the National Constitution Center is helping citizens celebrate Earth Day!



Apr 19

Could the gun control issue influence the 2016 election?



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The Democrats’ failure to secure gun control measures in the Senate is seen as a big victory for the GOP and gun rights groups. But in the long run, the ongoing battle over weapons regulations could play a part in the next presidential race.



Apr 19

Five myths about the start of the Revolutionary War



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The American Revolutionary War started on April 19, 1775 at the towns of Lexington and Concord. But how accurate are some of the key facts that have been handed down to us through the generations?



Apr 18

CISPA, the Fourth Amendment, and you



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Overshadowed by congressional action on guns and immigration is an Internet privacy bill that could affect most Americans, without them knowing it on a daily basis.



Apr 18

Constitution Check: Is the hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay beyond court review?



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Lyle Denniston looks at the role of jurisdictional issues in the prolonged hunger strike by Guantanamo detainees.