Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The mid- air was hot and humid as delegates from twelve of the thirteen states convened at the ...

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

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 keep it a living framework for an evolving nation.

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 ...

In a time of political turmoil where people across the country fear their rights are being eroded, whether via political ...