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225 years of constitutional history

Posted 1 year, 4 months ago.

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The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, so 2012 marks the 225th anniversary of this remarkable document.

Tags: Alexander Hamilton At the Center Constitution Day George Washington Gouverneur Morris James Madison September 17 The Federalist Papers

How far from home do Second Amendment gun rights travel?

Posted 1 year, 7 months ago.

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Courts around the country are reaching differing conclusions about the reach of the Second Amendment.

Tags: District of Columbia v. Heller McDonald v. Chicago

Constitution Check: Is Social Security unconstitutional?

Posted 1 year, 8 months ago.

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If one accepts that the Supreme Court has the final word on constitutional interpretation, the issue is settled.

Tags: Helvering v. Davis Rick Perry social security

Did Lincoln free the slaves?

Posted 1 year, 8 months ago.

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Lincoln had one problem: the United States Constitution.

Tags: Abraham Lincoln

To honor the Constitution, let’s help schools create savvy citizens

Posted 1 year, 8 months ago.

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Each generation must learn the A B C’s of citizenship.

Tags: Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools Lee Hamilton Sandra Day O'Connor