Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment promises to resolve a dilemma confronting Americans wishing to prevent Donald Trump from doing any more constitutional damage, but hoping prevention will be done in ways that are deliberate and constitutional. Continue reading Section Three to the Rescue, by Mark Graber
The President should be impeached for his actions before and after his supporters’ attack on the US Capitol. It’s what impeachment was designed for. It’s also good politics. Continue reading Yes, Again. And Now., by Allen Sumrall & Connor M. Ewing
On the afternoon of January 6 (and perhaps for some time after), we will observe yet another unusual feature of the American constitutional system. Continue reading Why Does Congress Count the Electoral Votes?, by Keith E. Whittington
The President’s conduct warrants a second impeachment. It would be the best move for the country, and good for Republicans. Continue reading The Case for Impeaching Trump (Again), by Allen Sumrall and Connor M. Ewing
Donald Trump said from the start that he would not honor any election that he did not win, and in this, he has proven a man of his word. Continue reading Mike Pence and January 6: The Future of American Democracy Itself Is on the Line, by Jeffrey C. Isaac
Three essays titled “It’s About the Power, Stupid” by Greg Weiner, “Secessionism is Baked Into the American System” by Susan McWilliams Barndt and “Secessionist Chic” by Laura Field. Continue reading Symposium on Secession
According to Dr. Joshua Braver, “Court-packing has many merits and may even prove necessary, but that case should not rely on [a] mistaken account of American history.” In this essay, Braver provides an objective historical account that clarifies the issue. Continue reading The Myth of Recurrent Court-Packing
