Constitution - Page 19

September 13, 2024

Democratic congressman claims Electoral College 'can get you killed,' blames for Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., touted his efforts to circumvent the Electoral College, making the case that it is an outdated and dangerous system that is bad for American politics.

September 12, 2024

Rare copy of US Constitution found inside old filing cabinet to hit auction block

An original copy of the United States Constitution, signed by Secretary of Congress Charles Thomson, that was discovered in North Carolina will be auctioned off in Asheville.

September 8, 2024

Elon Musk pledges support for Second Amendment: 'Tyrants' disarm the people

Tech billionaire Elon Musk doubled down on his support of the Second Amendment, saying the right to bear arms stops "a tyrannical government from taking your rights away."

September 7, 2024

Why Americans need more face-to-face civil discussions 'with folks outside their own bubble'

A.J. Jacobs, bestselling author of the new book "The Year of Living Constitutionally," reveals why civil discourse is needed more than ever in America, especially in an election year.

September 5, 2024

Secret surveillance of congressional staff by DOJ in focus after whistleblower advocates notch court win

A whistleblower advocacy group notched a court win last week in lawsuit against the DOJ for secretly surveilling congressional staffers from both parties.

September 5, 2024

Rogan scorches NYT piece calling the Constitution a 'dangerous' threat: 'What the f--- are you talking about?'

Podcaster Joe Rogan skewered The New York Times for publishing a piece speculating on whether the U.S. Constitution is a dangerous threat to democracy.

September 2, 2024

Elon Musk slams New York Times writer for calling the Constitution 'dangerous'

Billionaire Elon Musk responded to a New York Times article that argued that the U.S. Constitution is a threat to the country.

August 28, 2024

Louisiana governor issues back-to-school order banning critical race theory in K-12 public classrooms

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a ban on "divisive" CRT teachings in K-12 schools that instruct students "through the lens of race and victimhood."

August 27, 2024

Kamala Harris ally: We have to 'reimagine' democracy beyond Founders' 'little piece of paper'

Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson urged "reimagining" democracy beyond the Constitution at a panel at the Democratic National Convention.

August 27, 2024

On this day in history, August 27, 1963, civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois dies at age 95

On this day in history, Aug. 27, 1963, W.E.B. Du Bois — who grew up in Massachusetts and became a prominent sociologist, author, activist and co-founder of the NAACP — died at age 95.