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Constitution Day Events 2024

Constitution Day Celebration

September 17, 2024

 

A portrait of Justice Neil Gorsuch, wearing a black judicial robe, smiling slightly. His short, gray hair is neatly combed, and he is positioned in front of a background of law books, indicating a judicial or legal setting.

A Conversation With Justice Neil Gorsuch on “The Human Toll of Too Much Law”

09/17/2024 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Join us for an evening America’s Town Hall program featuring a conversation with the Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and NCC honorary co-chair, and his co-author and former law clerk Janie Nitze, in celebration of Constitution Day 2024 and the release of their latest book, Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

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A portrait of Opal Lee, known as the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth.' She is wearing a vibrant purple and yellow traditional outfit with intricate embroidery and a matching head wrap. Her glasses frame her face, and she is holding one hand over her chest in a gesture that conveys pride and dignity. The background is a bright yellow, which complements her outfit.

A Conversation With Opal Lee: Juneteenth and the Constitution

09/17/2024 12:00 PM

Students are invited to join Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, for a special Constitution Day celebration exploring themes of freedom, equality, and storytelling. Together we will examine the debates over slavery at the Constitutional Convention, the role of the amendment process in abolishing slavery, and the many ways we can share the stories of the past. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and explore the connections between storytelling and history. Miss Opal will join the conversation to share her role in the establishment of Juneteenth as a national holiday and answer student questions. We’ll conclude our time together with a special activity analyzing the portrait of Opal Lee that hangs in the National Portrait Gallery. Presented in partnership with the Annenberg Public Policy Center, National Portrait Gallery, and National Constitution Center.

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National Voter Registration Day

The National Voter Registration Day logo features a circular design with a blue outer ring containing white text that reads "National Voter Registration Day." Inside the circle, there is an image of the continental United States in gray, placed against a background with red, white, and blue elements. The upper section of the inner circle has a red stripe, while the bottom consists of alternating blue and white squares resembling a flag. Surrounding the bottom part of the logo are white stars against the red background, aligning with a patriotic theme.

September 17, 2024

Cohosted by the Clayton State Political Science Program and the Clayton State University Library, this voter registration event will offer potential voters assistance from trained volunteers both virtually and in-person. Please click the link below to learn more.

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Voter's Guide to GA Candidates

People often don’t vote because they don’t know where candidates stand and are confused about how to find out. Widespread political cynicism, disinformation, and spin don’t help. But nonpartisan candidate guides provide a concise and credible way to compare candidates’ stands and make clear why voting matters. Linked below is one such guide provided by guides.vote, which happens to be the voter guide used by the American Democracy Project. The website provides information on all current races, however the link is to races and issues in Georgia.

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