Constitution
Scalia: What Were the Founding Fathers Thinking?
Scalia fought to prevent judges from imposing the latest political or legal fads on the nation.
State Leaders Try to Challenge Obama's Gun Actions
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker said he thinks Obama overstepped his role by expanding the background checks system.
Why Africa's Leaders Keep Clinging to Power
Rwanda's Paul Kagame could become the latest in a long line of African leaders who overstay their welcome.
Celebrating the Long-Fought-For Abolition of Slavery
The Thirteenth Amendment, outlawing slavery, was passed 150 years ago this week.
New Turkish Constitution to Be Priority: Erdogan
The president warned opponents against resisting his proposals to rewrite the country's constitution.
Thailand Constitution Rejected, Prolonging Military Rule
Political parties cheer decision, having seen draft charter as affront to democracy.
What Is Birthright Citizenship, Anyway? An Explainer
Is Donald Trump's latest proposal remotely legal?
New Obamacare Legal Challenge Heading for the Supreme Court
If, as the Supreme Court decided, Obamacare is a tax, it should have been introduced in the House.
Who Were the Midwives of America's Gay Marriage Movement?
Stubborn and visionary, Wolfson and Bonauto have transformed America for the better.
We Urgently Need Congressional Term Limits
An alternative term limits resolution would allow current sitting members to keep their seats.
Missouri Executes Mentally Impaired Man
Cecil Clayton, who was found guilty of killing a sheriff's deputy in 1996, was missing parts of his brain's frontal lobe.
Man Missing Portion of His Brain to Be Executed
Despite missing a portion of his brain, Cecil Clayton is scheduled to be executed Tuesday afternoon.
Calm Down About That Republican Letter to Iran
It's not treason or unprecedented, but it's classic Washington.
A Congressman is Tweeting the Constitution. All of it.
It's National Constitution Day, so why not?
Snowboarders Sue Alta Ski Resort for Constitutional Violation
"The 14th Amendment does not contain a right to snowboard," the resort's lawyer says
Did the Supreme Court Just Set Up a Constitutional Crisis?
Confirmation battles are no longer simply between the president and the Senate. Even the House is in the game.