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How “Originalism” Became the Prevailing View at the U.S. Supreme Court

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Introducing the Third Edition of “The Heritage Guide to the Constitution”

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Impeachment Trial Rules—Top Takeaways From Day 1 Hans A. von Spakovsky

Jan 23, 2020 4 min read

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Liberals Keep Using the Word “Impartiality,” but It May Not Mean What They Think Thomas Jipping

Jan 22, 2020 2 min read

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More Americans Need to Actually Read the Constitution Thomas Jipping

Nov 1, 2019 2 min read

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Engaging in Politics Doesn’t Violate the Constitution Hans A. von Spakovsky

Oct 29, 2019 2 min read

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Separation of Powers at Stake in Constitutional Challenge to Consumer Bureau GianCarlo Canaparo

Oct 23, 2019 3 min read

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Pelosi Hasn’t Really Started the Impeachment Process

Oct 9, 2019 2 min read

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Illuminating – and Disturbing Talk – on Health of the Constitution John Malcolm

Oct 2, 2019 2 min read

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Impeachment: A Preview for What Could Come Next for Donald Trump Hans A. von Spakovsky

Sep 30, 2019 3 min read

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