Topic: National Constitution Center
Celebrate Constitution Day by Defending our Founding Document
The unsung holiday — this week — is more important than ever this year, argues a longtime university president, who suggests an inspiring visit to an Independence Mall institution
By Elaine Maimon
The Room Where It Happened
This year’s Young People’s Continental Congress is hosting 27 student-teacher duos for a week of immersive programming
By Delaney Parks
How Did the Constitution Fare in the Debate?
A longtime university president considers the September 10 presidential debate in the context of Constitutional studies
By Elaine Maimon
How to Watch the Presidential Debate in Philadelphia
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet on September 10 at the National Constitution Center in the heart of Philadelphia. Here’s how you can get in on the historic event
By Lauren McCutcheon
Philadelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2024
A holiday with Philly roots includes some of the city's biggest events of the year, from Germantown to West Philadelphia to Southwest and Old City — and then some
By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheon
Should We Protect States’ Rights?
When does federal oversight impinge on the needs of local citizens? A local public policy professional wonders: Is it time to abandon the 17th Amendment?
By Jemille Q. Duncan
“Why Would They Do This?”
An Afghan teacher, a U.S. author and the Philly-fueled rescue from Taliban oppression
By Christina Griffith
Ali Velshi Banned Book Club Special Edition on The U.S. Constitution
The MSNBC host speaks with professors and authors Akhil Reed Amar and Jeffrey Rosen on competing interpretations of our founding document
By Ali Velshi
Action Civics for the Win
At Philly’s first Civics Day, high schoolers from across the city proved what we all need to hear right now: Our future is in good hands
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Know Your Constitution
Every educated citizen should understand America’s founding document — for the sake of our republic. In time for Constitution Day, a longtime college president urges its study from pre-K to grad school
By Elaine Maimon