Feb 20

Two cheers for the presidency

Flag of the President of the United States of America


Posted 1 year, 4 months ago.

By Akhil Amar

As America remembers her greatest presidents, it’s worth reflecting on the presidency itself, both to celebrate its glories and to ponder its glitches.

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Jan 23

Happy birthday, 20th and 24th Amendments

A poll tax receipt from Louisiana. Image via Wikimedia Commons.


Posted 1 year, 4 months ago.

By Holly Munson

Today we celebrate the ratification of not one, but two constitutional amendments: the 20th Amendment (ratified Jan. 23, 1933) and the 24th Amendment (ratified Jan. 23, 1964). Here’s what you need to know.

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