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Your Daily Constitutional
A daily 90-second update on current (and historical) events involving the United States Constitution.
If you call 911 and ask for help, it will come quickly ... you hope. But what happens if you curse during the call?
Many people believe that human life begins at conception.
If that's true, do fetuses have a right to a court-appointed lawyer?
Judges dismiss traffic tickets every day.
But recently a judge in Florida dismissed 24,000 of them -- all at once.
You give up a lot when you become a judge. You give up your social contacts to a great extent; you even give up your privacy. But do you have to give up being a Boy Scout?
The Constitution protects our religious freedom.
But does it protect a right to wear a hat or hijab in a booking photo?
Wouldn't it be cool if you had an app for your phone that would tell you if there were a speed trap up ahead?
Well there are, in fact, several apps for that, and -- surprise! -- the cops don't like 'em.
The Constitution protects our right to privacy.
But does that mean we have the right to keep our license plates private?
Generally speaking, lawmakers are immune from arrest when they are going to and from legislative sessions.
But does that immunity include a DUI?
The free expression protected by the First Amendment includes our choices in clothing.
But does that include the freedom to go without clothing?
No parent likes to get a critical letter from his child's teacher.
But what if that letter is criticizing the parent?
When the government takes your property, the Fifth amendment says the government has to pay your for it.
Does that apply to raisins?
It's against the law for a business owner in California to discriminate against certain customers.
But can a bakery owner refuse to write anti-gay slurs on a cake?
By and large, a woman has a right to terminate pregnancy before the fetus is viable.
But can a state force such women to listen to detailed descriptions of the fetus and the procedures to be used before she can get her abortion?
What do you if you're the governor of a state that has recently banned the death penalty -- but you still have people in your state on death row?
The road to gay marriage has been rocky and uneven. But what do you do about marriages that have been performed between gay marriage bans?
A lot of gun rights supporters also support what they call "states' rights."
But what about "cities' rights?" Or "local governments' rights?"
If you want to home school your kids for religious reasons, you have that right.
But can the local school system nonetheless require your child to testify as to the doctrines and sincerity of their religious beliefs?
We talk about the Constitution every day, and it's taught in our schools every day (we hope).
But should the Second Amendment, specifically, be taught in our schools?
We all know that public school teachers can't proselytize their students in class.
But does that mean that public school teachers can't wear anything that is considered to be somehow religious?
By and large, the Supreme Court assumes that you can refuse medical treatment if you are an adult.
But what if you are just 17 years old?
The First Amendment separates church and state to some degree.
So how do we account for the use of bibles in official swearing-in ceremonies?
The First Amendment requires some degree of separation between church and state.
But does that mean that the state cannot help a church at all?
The First amendment protects us when our government tries to restrict our free speech.
But what happens when it's not our government?
Serving on a jury is an important duty of American citizenship.
But can you be too famous to serve?
So you're hanging out in a mall and a security guard tells you to take off that t-shirt with an "offensive" message on it. Don't you have a free speech right here? You might be surprised.
Alexander Hamilton is sometimes called the most prominent Founder to never be President. Today we are going to talk about a prominent Governor who was never President. RIP Mario Cuomo.
Are you a minority? Do you feel like the police discriminate against you? Don't worry. There's an app for that.
Do you like trying to figure out those vanity plates when you're driving down the highway? Have you ever thought of getting one? Fair warning: you might not be able to pick the message you want.
You've heard of Gay Rights statutes, but have you heard of Religious Freedom statutes that are specifically designed to cancel out the Gay Rights statutes?
If you want to build a dock at your lakefront home, who gets to regulate you? The feds? Or the state?
Do you Uber? Do you know what Uber is? More to the point: is regulating Uber unconstitutional?
When you go off to college the school can require you to go to class and take final exams. But can it require you to give up candy canes?
We know that the Constitution protects you if you're a woman. But what if you're a pregnant woman?
Sometimes Christmas leads to constitutional controversies. But sometimes its just a jolly occasion.
Have you ever read Joseph Heller's book, "Catch 22?" Well, if you have, you'll appreciate this story.
Many people were shocked when a New York State grand jury failed to indict police officers whose choke hold caused the death of Eric Garner.
Hands up! If you want to express support for Michael Brown and his family, making a "hands up" gesture is one way to do it. Unless, perhaps, you're a member of the St. Louis Rams.
You've heard of human rights. You've heard of animal rights. But can an animal have human rights?
Have you been to a Christmas parade this year? Did you have fun? Did you violate the United States Constitution?
You've seen ads on the sides of publicly-owned subways and buses. Can the government require that these ads be truthful?
We all know that the police can pull you over if you're driving erratically, but can they make you give a blood sample without a warrant?
Courts issue controversial decisions on difficult issues all the time. But when faced with some decisions, courts just decide to punt.
Ferguson, Missouri has been very much in the news lately, even down in Texas. Recently a Texas teacher was fired for tweeting about Ferguson.
The First Amendment guarantees the right to petition the government for redress of grievances. That's not usually controversial, but it is in Milwaukee, where it's all about a street car.
A number of people are concerned about President Obama's executive actions concerning immigration laws. Some people are even suing the President, including the notorious Sheriff Arpaio of Arizona.
In many western countries the cause of gay rights has made great strides in recent years. But in some African countries the opposite is true.
The United States Constitution does not guarantee the right to physician-assisted suicide. But the laws of some states do.
The Confederacy had many different flags. But when one of them is flown today it is likely to be challenged. Even in the Confederacy's final capital.
Nobody likes going down to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get a drivers license renewed, but one woman seems to have made an event of it. An event with serious constitutional ramifications.
Big surprise! Congress is gridlocked once again. This time it is - surprise again! - immigration that has caused the problem.
Well its been almost 60 years, almost six decades since a seamstress refused to give up her bus seat to a white man. The world has not been the same since.
Can a business owner discriminate against gay people on the basis of the business owner's religious beliefs?
A city in Massachusetts recently tried to outlaw potty mouth. Yes, we're talking about profanity in public spaces. Good luck with that.
Well, it's been several years, but "stop and frisk" is still an issue. Especially in New York City.
If you're driving down the road in your car right now, you already know that the cops can stop you if you're speeding, or if they think you've committed some other crime. They can even take your phone from you. But can the make you unlock it?
You can't be put in jail for lying about your military service. But it seems that you can be for putting on a medal that you did not earn.
Random drug searches are always controversial, especially when they involve dogs, and especially when they involve children.
Remember Governor Rick Perry of Texas? He used to be a presidential candidate and may be again. Now he's in the news for something different.
Sharia law is Islamic religious law. A lot of people in the United States are concerned about it. Some states have even banned it.
Whenever we've talked about gender equality, the issue of restrooms -- public restrooms and school restrooms -- always comes up. But what about transgender restrooms?
The Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment protects everyone, including football coaches. But does that mean that a public high school football coach can pray with his team?
Lots of city councils and county commissions all across this great nation have invocations before meetings. But not many have atheist invocations.
By and large, your local school district has the right to control the school curriculum. But does that include the power to mandate a positive view of American history?
No, not those kinds of spirits. We're not talking fire water, but rather, the "dark arts."
Would you be offended if a church started distributing literature at your child's public school? What if it's the Church of Satan? Bwa-ha-ha!
Women have a constitutional right to privacy which protects their reproductive rights, like abortion. But we all have free speech rights.
Most of us will gladly stand up and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. But if you go to a public meeting, can they make you do it?
We all know that public school teachers cannot lead prayers in public schools during school hours. But what about after school?
The confessional is one of the most sacred places in the Catholic Church. Does that mean that the Church has a constitutional right to use the confessional, not to protect the penitent, but to protect the priest?
Article II of the Constitution sets out the power of the President, but it doesn't say anything about spying, and it certainly doesn't mention the Internet. What an oversight.
The Constitution protects many of our individual rights, but does that extend to the right to whiten our teeth?
If you burn a cross on your own property it is protected by the First Amendment. But what if you burn it on your neighbors lawn?
Companies have a First Amendment right to advertise. But does that extend to the open skies?
Mariano-Florentino Cuellar was born on the wrong side of the tracks in California. But now he's on the California Supreme Court.
When you go on Facebook it's guaranteed that you're going to see two things; kittens and weddings. But sometimes when people post those things, there are consequences.
You've seen all those great big ads on the walls in airport concourses. But remember this: you are only seeing the ads that got approved.
Our government agencies are always on the lookout for terrorists. Sometimes they look in odd places.
Burning a cross in the front yard of an African-American family is not a very friendly act. But is it protected by the constitution?
We've talked about the procedures for getting on the so called "no fly list." But is that list, itself, unconstitutional?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be put on one of those so-called "no fly lists"? Yeah, we did, too.
Many jurisdictions criminalize impersonating a public official. But does that extend to Twitter?
If you work for the government and you uncover some corruption and testify against it in court, can you be fired for it?
The Constitution gives Congress exclusive power over immigration. But what happens when Congress fails to exercise that power?
Is it possible that the death penalty is unconstitutional because we just aren't executing people quickly enough?
The Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war. But once it makes such a declaration, is there an expiration date? We've been thinking that perhaps there are some issues left over from 1812 that we really need to settle with the British . . . .
Since the US Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, gay marriage bans have been falling like dominoes. Rainbow-colored dominoes.
Our British cousins don't have a single written document that they call their Constitution, but they debate many of the same fundamental issues that we do. Including death.
The Hobby Lobby thing means many things to many people. It could also mean the end of ENDA.
News Flash! Florida politicians are acting unfairly when drawing election boundaries. Yeah we're shocked too.
The Constitution protects your right to free speech. But does that mean that you can get on the internet and shame the people who done ya wrong?
The Constitution protects your right to privacy from the government. But what happens when Facebook violates your privacy?
You have a right to free speech, the right to worship...or not. But do you have a right to farm?
Not everyone who is important to the First Amendment is a lawyer, judge, or politician. Sometimes journalists get in on the act, too.
It's been 25 years since he climbed aboard Air Force 1 and flew off into the sunset. But we're still talking about Ronald Reagan.
Did you ever wonder what those fancy federal judges wear under their fancy black robes? We recently spoke to a federal judge, and he told us all about it.
Remember when you were a kid and on vacation with your family and your mom and dad would make you stop at those historical sites so you would learn something? What if those markers were wrong? Thanks, Dad.
Women have a constitutional right to privacy, which protects their reproductive rights like abortion. But we all have freedom of speech. Sometimes those rights collide.
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to take away your great big cup of soda. Recently, a court told him that he can't.
If you get arrested, the cops can pat you down and even look in your pockets. But can they look in your cell phone?
The Constitution is full of odd little clauses. When is the last time you heard someone talking about Letters of Marque and Reprisal? On the other hand, even the most obscure clause can unexpectedly raise its constitutional head and make people take notice.
What did the President know, and when did he know it? That's what a distinguished American famously and repeatedly asked during the Watergate hearings. Senator Howard Baker has passed away.
You remember those get out of jail free cards you used to have in Monopoly? Well they really exist.
Article 1 of the Constitution gives Congress a lot of power. But can Congress make you call your mother?
It's been 60 years since the Supreme Court handed down Brown v. Board of Education, which signaled the end of segregation and Jim Crow in the United States.
Some people didn't get the memo.
Does this Constitution make me look fat?
We've all seen them: Photoshopped models in magazines looking nothing less than "perfect".
But is such "perfection" protected by the First Amendment?
The United States Constitution won't let us teach Creationism in public schools.
But what if a state statute says just the opposite?
The 14th Amendment requires the government to treat us all equally.
But does it also require private employers to pay us equally?
What do you do if your enemies celebrate a holiday on a certain day?
Well, if you're the President of the United States, you can just create another holiday -- on the same day.
Two constitutional values that are near and dear to the hearts of many conservatives are decentralized political power and economic freedom.
But sometimes those values can conflict.
We all know that segregation is unconstitutional if the government does it. But what if people do it voluntarily?
All together now! Let's recite the pledge of allegiance: "Three white stars on a field of blue . . ."
Whaaaa???
It feels really nice and private when you drive around in your car, doesn't it? Nobody knows what you're doing or who you are.
Except, of course, that robot police officer taking down your license plate information.
You know that you have a right to speak your mind freely.
But do you have a constitutional right to eavesdrop?
If you owned a business, you wouldn't refuse to serve someone just because of their race -- would you?
But what if the customer were gay?
You've heard that old expression, "let's lock the door and throw away the key."
Sometimes we really do it.
If you commit a serious crime, the state can put you in jail.
But did you know that it can take away one of your constitutional rights? Even after you've done your time?
Well, it's April. The sky is blue, the birds are singing . . . .
Lets have another constitutional convention, shall we?
Property taxes seems very much like a local issue. But sometimes the Feds get involved.
To frack or not to frack? It's not just an environmental issue. It's a constitutional question.
Most Americans support drones that hunt down terrorists overseas.
But what happens if the drones hunt down people right here in the U S of A?
You've got a constitutional right to free speech, to freedom of religion, and even to privacy. But what about a constitutional right to hunt?
"Stand your ground" laws can fundamentally change criminal prosecutions.
But do they also create a civil rights issue?
It's bad enough when the National Security Agency reads our email.
But what if your boss wants to read your Facebook posts?
Throughout American constitutional history, many people have fought for justice and equality.
On April 4, 1968, one of them died for it.
We all know there is a constitutional right to life.
But is there also a constitutional right to death?
Do you have a constitutional right to refuse vaccinations for your children?
What if they could make other children sick?
Under our Constitution, a parent has a fundamental right to custody and control of his or her children.
Does that include rapists?
If you suffer a terrible injury and it's someone else's fault, you may want to consider a lawsuit.
But what if that "someone else" is the government?
Most days, we talk about things like gay rights, gun rights, and God.
Today, let's talk about trees.
We all know that we have a constitutional right to speak freely.
But do we also have a constitutional right to howl?
The Kansas Supreme Court interprets the Kansas state constitution.
Does that mean that the Kansas Supreme Court can order the state to raise taxes?
Lets say you suffer a terrible, life-changing injury. Perhaps you are left a quadriplegic and can't care for yourself any longer.
A jury awards you several million dollars. Then tort reform kicks in. Suddenly, your several million dollars is reduced to a few hundred thousand.
Is that constitutional?
Jurisdiction is not exactly the most exciting constitutional concept.
But it's at the heart of what is probably the worst case in constitutional history.
Are you opposed to gay marriage? Is that based on your religious beliefs? That's your right.
But what happens if a gay couple walks into your business and wants you to cater their wedding?
If John Boehner can do it in the House of Representatives, then why can't our public school teachers do it?
Pray, that is.
We expect our teachers to teach our children not only Readin', Writin' and 'Rithmetic, but to provide moral guidance as well.
But what if your kid's teacher is a Communist?
In 2006, the citizens of Virginia overwhelmingly changed their state's constitution to ban same sex marriage.
In 2014, a federal judge declared that constitutional provision unconstitutional.
You probably know that women got the right to vote in 1920.
But did you know that the Supreme Court was still hearing arguments about it two years later?
Many states have death penalty statutes.
But what happens when a judge sentences someone to death and the governor simply refuses to kill him?
Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the exclusive power to coin money. But what, exactly, is money?
Every once in a while, when you're listening to the radio or on the internet, you will hear that the Supreme Court has declared something unconstitutional.
But have you ever wondered -- who made them the Boss?
It's well that we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
But let's not forget that he was not the only African American to fight for civil rights. And he was not the only one to be murdered.
There are many problems that arise when you are Transgender.
One rather basic issue: which bathroom do you use?
You've heard a lot lately about executive orders. Everyone seems to be talking about what the president can and cannot do.
For example, can he sign an order to put 100,000 innocent people in a concentration camp?
There are lots of intelligent people in Texas. Intelligent enough, anyway, to know that even the Lone Star State has to obey the US Constitution.
Well it's not actually written in the Constitution, but when it comes to family law, it might as well be: if you play, you pay.
But what if you never played at all? What if you were just trying to do something good?
It's Valentines Day! Time for hearts, flowers, and machine-gunning your rivals to death.
Cops stop us for traffic violations every day. But what if a cop stops you just for exercising your First Amendment rights?
Federal budget deficits have been a problem for hundreds of years, and especially in the last decade or so.
Could the President fix the problem by just striking out certain items in the budget?
When you were younger, you might have heard a certain phrase: that a woman's place was in the home.
But what if she doesn't want to stay home? What if she wants to go to court?
The state of Alaska will only pay for abortions if they are medically necessary.
But who gets to decide what is medically necessary?
The Federal Government gives lots of money to lots of groups that do lots of good things.
But what if the group in question is a church?
You've heard of the Monroe Doctrine. You may have even heard of the Truman Doctrine.
But what about the Reagan Doctrine?
If the President doesn't like a foreign leader. That happens a lot, actually.
But can the President just go out and arrest the foreign leader?
Our Constitution was designed to apply equally to everyone. Well, at least since the Civil War.
But one provision seems only to have worked well for one guy.
Abortion is always a controversial and unpleasant topic. But sometimes it is downright tragic.
If you're of a certain age, you probably receive a social security check from the government every month.
But have you ever wondered who got the very first one?
A few years back, we started hearing about medical marijuana.
Now it seems as if even the Feds are getting into the act.
Most of us loved visiting the library as children, but few of us have been to the biggest library of them all.
Sometimes our constitutional rights can run smack into each other.
Recently, our right to free speech and our right to privacy did just that.
We all know that texting at the wrong time can get us into hot water.
Now there is an even more worrisome trend: "Sexting."
Who was the first Secretary of State?
If you answered, "Thomas Jefferson," you're right.
But here's a harder one: who was the first female secretary of state?
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision in one of the most controversial cases in history.
Yes, that case.
The President of the United States has the power to grant reprieves and pardons.
But should he use it to pardon "draft dodgers?"
Well, 2014 isn't the right year, but January 20th is the day that Americans inaugurate their president.
Chris Kluwe, the veteran punter of the Minnesota Vikings, recently lost his job.
Was that because of how he kicked? Or was it because of something he said?
There were many differences between the first President Bush and the second President Bush.
But there was one thing they had in common: they didn't like Saddam Hussein.
You've heard the term Strict Constructionism. You might even call yourself a "strict constructionist."
But what, precisely, does that mean?
We often criticize politicians for not saying anything in their speeches.
But sometimes they are very clear.
Have you heard of US Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky? Do you like him? Do you like him enough to join with him in a lawsuit against the US Government?
What's the opposite of American constitutional government?
Well, the Nazis come pretty close.
If you lose your job, it's hard to pay your bills.
But how can you find a new job when many employers won't hire you because you haven't been able to pay your bills?
During the winter of 1860 to 1861 one slave state after another was seceding.
But some states decided against it.
Well, the national government can make us do lots of stuff, but can it make us slow down?
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects your freedom of religion.
But what if your religion is "none of the above?"
Recently the free speech clause of the First Amendment showed up in the strangest of places: the swamps of Louisiana. Or did it?
Section 10, Article I of the United States Constitution prohibits the states from coining money.
But what about individuals? Can they create their own money? Online?
Sadly, Christmas is over. But we have one more present for you: another speech by Winston Churchill.
Article II of the US Constitution gives the president many powers.
But it doesn't say anything about lighting the National Christmas Tree.
World of Warcraft and other online games contain monsters, super heroes, demons -- and perhaps spies.
The National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, sets annual budget priorities for the Department of Defense. It also occasionally contains some surprises.
It's been a couple of weeks since we finished No Shave November, the cancer awareness fundraising event. So it seems as good a time as any to talk about a very old beard.
Bankruptcy -- which is a purely federal matter under our Constitution -- allows individuals to start over again when they get in severe financial trouble.
But what happens when an entire city goes bankrupt?
It's said that all good things must come to an end.
Fortunately, bad things also come to an end.
A great voice in the struggle for human freedom has fallen silent.
Rest in peace, Nelson Mandela
Generally speaking, a state has the power, perhaps even the duty, to regulate hospitals and other medical facilities to make sure that they are safe.
But can a state regulate abortion providers out of existence?
It's often said that, "justice delayed is justice denied."
It's also said, "better late than never."
Condemnation is a dirty word to many property owners.
But can eminent domain be used to help property owners?
We all know that corporations can buy things and sell things; and sue and be sued. But can they believe in God?
From our "Better Late than Never" files: Did you know that one state just ratified the Thirteenth amendment? You know, the amendment that abolished slavery?
The United States Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times. But on one notable occasion, we amended an amendment.
We all know that the United States Constitution allows certain forms of affirmative action. Does it require them?
The First Amendment protects all kinds of expression, including the right to take photographs and publish them.
Does it also give us the right to terrorize little children?
After President Kennedy was assassinated, President Johnson became President. But did you know that the constitution didn’t actually say that he would?
Article II of the Constitution gives the President all kinds of special privileges. Did you know it allowed him to ration your coffee?
Article II of the Constitution says that the President shall have the power to grant pardons. Does that include turkeys?
Can an actress sue a website when the website reveals her real age?
What if the actress is over 40?
Becoming an organ donor is a laudable thing. But what if you are a prisoner on death row?
So you've got that job interview and everything’s going great…until that job interviewer asks you about your sexual orientation.
Have you heard any of the conspiracy theories suggesting some foreign power was behind the assassination of John F. Kennedy? It's easy to dismiss them -- until you remember that our government has done much the same thing itself.
Build a better mouse trap and the world will beat a path to your door.
But what happens if you get caught in it yourself?
Did you know that it's been exactly 150 years since Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address? Okay, good for you.
But did you know that he was wrong?
We’ve all heard the tragic stories of kids taking their own lives after being cyber-bullied.
Can we do something about it? Will the First Amendment let us?
Article II of the United States Constitution gives the President nearly total control over foreign policy.
But sometimes Congress gets in on the act.
Remember Stop and Frisk? We've talked about it before.
Well, now it seems that the judge who tried to stop “Stop and Frisk” has been stopped and frisked herself.
Many of us have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution, to preserve and protect it.
But relatively few of us have had to uphold that oath by putting our lives on the line.
Let me ask you a question: do you feel like going to work today?
Yeah, me neither. Let’s play hookie.
John Adams did it once. George Washington did it twice.
But Franklin Delano Roosevelt did it four times.
In the Spring of 2013 the Harlem Shake was a dance craze shaking the nation.
In Bristol, Tennessee, it was shaking a lot more than the dance floor.
It’s Tuesday, November 5th, Election Day. So why are you listening to the radio? Why aren’t you voting?
He isn’t a Muslim, and he wasn’t born in Kenya, but Barack Obama is, in fact, the first African-American to be elected President of the United States.
Congress, and not the President, declares war.
But the President, as Commander-in-Chief, can certainly respond to an attack.
Even public employees have free speech rights.
But does that include posting Youtube videos with machine guns while calling liberals a bunch of [expletive deleted] names?
There is no shortage of hot air in Washington.
But there might just be a shortage of helium.
The House of Representatives has the constitutional authority to impeach a President for "high crimes and misdemeanors."
But what, precisely, are "high crimes and misdemeanors?"
We can debate the death penalty’s morality or its constitutionality.
But the one thing beyond debate is its finality.
Being an exchange student can be a wonderful, mind-expanding experience.
Well, right up until you're accused of murder.
Do you have a constitutional right to like something on Facebook? Well according to one court, you do.
What do you do when you catch a bunch of Nazis attacking other countries and killing women and children?
I’m sure you can think of a few things. But first, you’ve got to give them a trial.
We don’t like Adolph Hitler much around here and sometimes we even make fun of him. But did you know that he also made fun of us?
Well, we all know that the Second Amendment protects your right to keep and bear arms.
But what if you are blind?
One of the very first jobs that the First Congress of the United States had to tackle was some unfinished business called the Bill of Rights.
The Constitution prescribes the procedures for a new state to be admitted to the Union. But sometimes you still have to cut a deal.
It’s September 23, and almost 151 years ago Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
Hey this is America! You have the right to defend yourself if someone invades your home.
But what if someone tinkles on your property?
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United....wait did I just violate the US Constitution?
Many constitutional issues are interesting. Some are hard to understand.
And some of them are just plain sticky.
What's your favorite holiday? Christmas? Arbor Day?
Our favorite is Constitution Day. And that's today.
Well it's happened to us all: everybody gets dumped at some point or other.
We all know about the tears, the anger -- and, of course, posting naked pictures of our ex on the internet.
Several prominent Justices on the United States Supreme Court have shared the name Marshall.
Only one of those was black.
Nuclear weapons are very useful things -- as long as you are the only one who has them.
How do you treat a 14-year-old-boy who is rude to your wife?
Well we can all agree with one thing: you don't kill him.
We all know which president was the Number One civil rights president.
But who was Number Two?
Recently another hero of the civil rights movement passed away. Rest in peace, Julius Chambers.
Pennsylvania Avenue connects the White House with the United State Capitol.
But it's remarkable just how different the perspective is from different ends of the street.
Race is a perennial issue in Constitutional Law.
But what if you don't know what race you are?
Iran seems to be at it again. And the President is not happy.
Does he have the power to just go in and throw the bums out?
Winston Churchill didn't have much to say about the American Constitution.
But do we really need an excuse to listen to one of his speeches?
Freedom is a concept that is sometimes difficult to define but sometimes it's easy to see. Sometimes they build a wall.