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Time for the Electoral College to Die
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact would disband the Electoral College without amending the Constitution.
The Constitution Will Not Save Us From Trump’s “Emergency”
The Constitution is notoriously vague and open to interpretation from courts already stacked in the GOP's favor.
If Trump Declares a National Emergency, He’ll Be Breaking the Law
Under US law, Trump cannot declare a national emergency in order to circumvent the Constitution.
In 2019, Women’s Rights Are Still Not Explicitly Recognized in US Constitution
Over nine decades, efforts to amend the US Constitution to recognize women’s rights have faced major challenges.
How the Second Amendment’s Militia Became Part of Today’s Standing Army
The primary premise behind the writing of the Second Amendment is no longer valid and it should be reassessed.
The Past and Present Partisanship of Birthright Citizenship
The 14th Amendment reflects a US grappling with its legacy of slavery while moving toward more expansive liberty.
Matthew Whitaker Was Illegally Appointed and Should Be Removed
Legal challenges to Matthew Whitaker’s illegal appointment are mounting.
Trump’s Supreme Court: Capitalism and Democracy Can No Longer Coexist
Kavanaugh pushes the Supreme Court toward a far-right corporate state.
Why Is the US Silent About Mexico’s New Internal Security Law?
The law allows the military to intervene on behalf of extractive industries and development projects.
Two Court Cases Will Determine if the Judicial System Will Enforce the Constitution in the Face of Trump
The lives of people like Hilal Alkateeb and Sam Hamama are at stake.