Topic: National Constitution Center
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
Listen: 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
Philadelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2023
A three-day weekend makes it easy to enjoy more of the city’s biggest events in Germantown, West Philadelphia, Southwest and Old City — and then some
By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheon
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
Guest Commentary: Attention High School Students — Get Your Free Art Here
The executive director of Art-Reach touts STAMP, the under-used citywide program that gives all 62,000 Philadelphia high school students free admission to 20 of the city’s top museums and attractions
By John Orr
Is Elon Musk a Free Speech Savior?
On the cusp on his Twitter takeover, a Constitution Center event this week reframed the plutocrat for your consideration — and reminded us of the First Amendment's magic
By Larry Platt