The U.S. Constitution has shaped our country since the early days of our democracy. Written and signed in Philadelphia in 1787, it is a living document that has served as the foundation for rights in America.
In Your Democracy, an animated series, join Constitutional Law expert Gloria J. Browne-Marshall as we explore the U.S. Constitution and how it continues to impact our everyday lives.
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Hosted by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
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The right to bear arms is outlined in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Why is that? And how have gun laws in the United Sta ...
Air Date: May 2, 2023
How does the U.S. Constitution establish freedom of the press?
Air Date: May 1, 2023
What is the historical context for establishing freedom of religion in the U.S. Constitution?
Air Date: April 28, 2023
What does the U.S. Constitution say about Freedom of Speech, and how have these rights changed and expanded over time?
Air Date: April 27, 2023
How does a case make it to the United States Supreme Court?
Air Date: April 26, 2023
What are our constitutional rights when accused of a crime? Let’s dive into the 5th, 6th and 8th amendments. ...
Air Date: October 11, 2022
Who has the right to vote? And how have voting rights changed throughout history? ...
Air Date: October 6, 2022
Episode 3: Citizenship and Naturalization
What does the US Constitution say about citizenship? What is the difference between a naturalized and a n ...
Air Date: September 27, 2022
Episode 2: States’ Rights and Federalism
States have to abide by both state and federal laws, but what does that mean? Let’s explore the balance ...
Air Date: September 20, 2022
Episode 1: Three Branches of Government
How did the US Constitution come to be? And why do we have three branches of government? ...
Air Date: September 13, 2022
Part 2: Shades of Black: Inside the Black Vote
What should Black voters expect from Biden's administration? And what really motivated them to show up to the polls?
Air Date: February 16, 2021 7:30 pm
In the final episode of this audio series, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall examines if the U.S. Constitution has met the needs of the nation at a time when democracy was at stake.
Air Date: February 1, 2021 9:00 am
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Part 1: Shades of Black: Inside the Black Vote
What if we talked about Black voters the way we discuss their white counterparts, using nuance and specificity?
Air Date: February 9, 2021 7:30 pm
FRONTLINE investigates whose vote counts — and whose might not.
Air Date: October 20, 2020 10:30 pm
And She Could Be Next follows a defiant movement of women of color as they transform politics from the ground up.
Air Date: January 23, 2021 9:00 pm