Nov 07 Chile president calls vote on new constitution authored by conservative councilors By Eva Vergara, Daniel Politi, Associated Press Chilean President Gabriel Boric has formally received the draft of a new constitution and is calling for a national referendum next month so citizens can decide whether the new charter will replace the country’s dictatorship-era constitution. Continue reading
Oct 30 State courts to consider blocking Trump from 2024 ballot under the ‘insurrection’ clause By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The campaign to use the U.S. Constitution's “insurrection” clause to bar former President Donald Trump from running for the White House again enters a new phase this week as hearings begin in two states on lawsuits that might end up… Continue reading
Sep 29 The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state laws seeking to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 7:25 ‘Tyranny of the Minority’ writers say Constitution not strong enough to protect democracy By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori America’s democracy is in an uncharted and fragile place, according to two Harvard government professors. In their new book, “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt say politicians are welcoming anti-democratic extremists into their party ranks and part… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 3:44 A Brief But Spectacular take on knowing your power Ben Sheehan is a comedian on a mission to educate the public on civics. A former executive producer in the entertainment industry, he took a pivot to politics when he realized how little people knew about how government works and… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 8:24 Greenland unveils draft constitution in push for complete independence from Danish control By Malcolm Brabant After six years of work, the world’s biggest island has finally unveiled a draft of its constitution. Greenland gained autonomy from Denmark in 1979, but the former colonial power still has control of the island’s most important affairs. As special… Continue watching
Sep 04 Chile sees high turnout in vote on proposed new constitution with sweeping changes By Daniel Politi, Associated Press Chileans voted in a plebiscite Sunday on whether to adopt a far-reaching new constitution that would fundamentally change the South American country. Continue reading
Jun 17 Iowa Supreme Court concludes abortion is not protected by the state constitution By David Pitt, Associated Press The Iowa Supreme Court has made it easier for lawmakers to limit or outlaw abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four years ago that guaranteed the right to abortion under the Iowa Constitution. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 9:35 Racist language may soon be gone from Alabama’s constitution By Megan Thompson When Alabama’s state constitution was written in 1901 by 155 white men, their goal was to “establish white supremacy in this state.” The document has been hotly debated ever since. Earlier this month, the state legislature took an important step:… Continue watching
Sep 17 Rare U.S. Constitution copy up for auction By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press A very special birth certificate will be auctioned off later this year. Continue reading