(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Donald Nieman, Binghamton University, State University of New York (THE CONVERSATION) ...
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably ...
The civic pressures causing our descent are foundational, which means we must confront the Constitution as we reach the ...
Thomas Jefferson wrote to James Madison advocating a Bill of Rights: "Half a loaf is better than no bread. If we cannot secure all our rights, let us secure what we can." Congress shall make no law ...