June 25, 2024 Age of rage vs. free speech: We've been here before and here's what happened As the nation heads into the July 4th holiday, we have rarely been more divided. Ironically, we are still debating the core values that define us, particularly the right to free speech.
June 19, 2024 Juneteenth is a celebration of ethnic harmony Juneteenth marks the moment when Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, and liberated the last remaining enslaved Black Americans from their chains of slavery.
June 19, 2024 New York City man 'lived' the Constitution for a year. Here are 7 things he learned A.J. Jacobs, author of the book "The Year of Living Constitutionally," shared with Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital his takeaways from studying the Constitution, including an appreciation for voting.
June 18, 2024 Law school deans sign letter championing Constitution, call on students to disagree respectfully More than 100 deans from U.S. law schools signed a letter championing the U.S. Constitution and calling on students to educate on the legal system while disagreeing with respect.
June 14, 2024 Flag Day: The real symbol of unity in 2024 Old Glory symbolizes unity, pride and our shared values. It unites us under the foundational principles of freedom, equality and opportunity that define our republic.
June 13, 2024 On this day in history, June 13, 1966, Supreme Court decision creates Miranda rights for those under arrest On this day in history, June 13, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that anyone in police custody has the right against self-incrimination and the right to an attorney.
June 12, 2024 No teacher should be punished because of her faith. My story has lessons for all of us Jessica Tapia, a former teacher from Southern California, was held to a different standard because of her religion. Teachers should not be forced to hide their religious beliefs.
June 10, 2024 Gavin Newsom's anti-gun constitutional amendment fails to gain support from a single state after 1 year California Gov. Gavin Newsom originally proposed a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to push “commonsense" gun control measures back in June 2023.
June 8, 2024 Trump's true crime and other lessons from his New York trial New York Democrats prosecuted Trump solely to create a political advantage for their unpopular candidate by convicting and threatening to imprison his Republican opponent.
June 4, 2024 On this day in history, June 4, 1919, Congress passes 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote The race to ratify the 19th Amendment began on this day in history, June 4, 1919, after Congress passed the text of the amendment. The amendment granted the right to vote to women.