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 ...

Originalism is often countered by the idea that the Constitution is a living, breathing document meant to be interpreted and ...

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 ...

Lepore recites the usual litany of progressive reasons: it’s “outdated,” it encompassed slavery, no women helped write it, etc., often phrasing these in exaggerated terms and even outright falsehoods, ...

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

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 ...

Harvard professor and New Yorker writer Jill Lepore explores the ongoing struggle to amend America's founding document and ...

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, we look at how Laredo has contributed to the nation’s history.

Let's remember our Constitution's clarion calls — and let's embrace them instead of hate, violence and political retribution.

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