The Harvard historian tells the story of the US’s foundational document — and why it was always meant to be amended ...

Jill Lepore’s history of the Constitution includes a colorful cast of characters and makes a case for it as a living document ...

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Originalism is often countered by the idea that the Constitution is a living, breathing document meant to be interpreted and changed along with the times. Jill Lepore is a historian at Harvard ...

The U.S. Constitution is one of our nation’s most important documents, laying the foundation for the greatest democratic ...

As we honor Constitution Day on Sept. 17, let us recommit not only to the rule of law, but to the habits of citizenship that ...

Historian and best-selling author Jill Lepore argues that the difficulty and rarity of amendment has led to a stifling of popular will, among other problems ...

Laws govern people; constitutions govern governments. Legislatures write laws; constitutional conventions write constitutions ...

The checks-and-balances of our government have been increasingly tested in ways our founding fathers never anticipated, yet ...

From military crackdowns to silencing dissent, this Constitution Day reminds us all that we must fight to uphold our rights ...

Written over two centuries ago by people long since departed, the Constitution is often admired for its durability. It has stood the test of time and still provides the framework for our government ...

Sept. 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Learn more about why we celebrate, when the U.S. Constitution was signed ...