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Egypt's Tussle Over The Constitution. Apr 2, 2012 620
Eastern Europe turns right: can Burkeans prevail amid socialism and ethnic fury? Feeney, Matthew Apr 1, 2012 1192
A freshman lawmaker wants to make the California Legislature part-time and cut legislators' salaries from $95,000 to $1,500 a month. Brief article Apr 1, 2012 213
1 Shariah debate rages on. Brief article Mar 1, 2012 119
Catholic DVD on marriage not a lobbying effort, campaign board rules. Jan 6, 2012 351
Made in Kenya: a constitution for the people, by the people: Kenya has received kudos for its new constitution, which came into force on 27 August last year after ratification by the people through a referendum on 4 August. A year on, the excitement has not died down. All agree that the constitution has provided the bedrock for a radical reshaping of the country. But what's in it that is creating all the fuss? Nov 1, 2011 2407
JORDAN : King praises parliaments efforts over constitutional amendments. Oct 3, 2011 366
A Vision for Colorado. Fine, David Jul 1, 2011 324
The Moroccan Dimension. Brief article Jun 27, 2011 219
Entrenching good government reforms. Tushnet, Mark V. Jun 22, 2011 2002
The constitution and its critics. Main, Thomas J. Essay Jun 1, 2011 7010
JORDAN - Apr 26 - Jordan King Sets Up Panel To Amend Constitution. Brief article Apr 30, 2011 280
10 point refutation: many self-professed constitutionalists are pushing for a constitutional convention, proposed by the states, despite the dangers of such a plan. Wolverton, Joe, II Apr 4, 2011 2525
Calls for peaceful protests in Morocco. Brief article Feb 8, 2011 220
Constitution 101: even some of our leaders could use a refresher on the nation's founding legal document. Here's JS's guide to the most notable and quotable constitutional amendments. Wilmore, Kathy Feb 7, 2011 1082
JS spotlight: constitution 101 (pp. 6-8). Brief article Feb 7, 2011 243
Quiz Wizard. Feb 7, 2011 487
The U.S. Constitution: understanding Amendments. Feb 7, 2011 493
Upfront's guide to the Constitution: even some of our leaders could use a refresher on the nation's founding legal document. Here's a primer on the most quotable constitutional amendments. Majerol, Veronica Jan 10, 2011 1840
Amendments nos. 2 and 3. Brief article Nov 8, 2010 105
Missouri Senate derails anti-separation amendment. Brief article Sep 1, 2010 175
Proposition 8 decision respects religious liberty, says AU's Barry Lynn. Sep 1, 2010 514
Will Kenya get a new constitution? Is 2010 the year Kenya gets a new constitution? This question will be firmly answered in June when, for the second time in their history, Kenyans will vote in a referendum to decide whether they should get a new constitution or stick to the current one negotiated at Lancaster house in london 47 years ago. Wanjohi Kabukuru reports from Nairobi. Kabukuru, Wanjohi May 1, 2010 1159
The Obama Administration, fundamental institutional change, and the constitutional lawmaking system. Rappaport, Michael B. Mar 22, 2010 8199
The significance of signatures: why the framers signed the Constitution and what they meant by doing so. Coenen, Michael Mar 1, 2010 18641
Making the case: the constitution isn't just about government. It's about you too! Sep 7, 2009 776
ECUADOR: CITIZENS' REVOLUTION A WESTERN REVOLUTION. Saavedra, Luis Angel Aug 14, 2009 1402
Towards an explanation of electoral rules change. Martin, Christian W. Report Apr 1, 2009 7123
Democracy, legitimacy and UK foreign policy: ruling Britannia and waiving the rules. Blick, Andrew; Weir, Stuart Essay Mar 22, 2009 4861
Why a green future is "unconstitutional" and what to do about it. Morris, Jane Anne Mar 22, 2009 2559
Religious right groups push new version of 'Parental Rights Amendment'. Mar 1, 2009 538
Bolivian constitution mentions earth deity. Brief article Mar 1, 2009 227
The contemporary presidency: constitutional reform and the presidency: the recent effort to repeal the natural-born citizen requirement. Tager, Michael Essay Mar 1, 2009 8570
The myth of the written constitution. Pettys, Todd E. Mar 1, 2009 30361
Election reform goes to a vote. Brief article Feb 6, 2009 110
Domestic-partner registry safe. Brief article Jan 23, 2009 188
People to watch in 2009. Dec 22, 2008 4622
Information on constitutional amendments available online. Brief article Nov 1, 2008 200
Fla. Con. Law Amendment allows 'retroactive' record access. Tammelleo, A. David May 1, 2008 855
Don't change constitution, AU tells Fla. officials. Brief article Apr 1, 2008 211
Constitutional caveat: Jesus is his savior, but he doesn't want to read it from the back of a patrol car. Johnson, Allen Reprint Feb 1, 2008 1034
Zimbabwe: come rain or shine, elections will be in March. Sasa, Mabasa Feb 1, 2008 1802
LEBANON - Dec 23 - Lebanon Government Prepares Bill To Elect Pres. Brief article Dec 29, 2007 162
BOLIVIA: ASSEMBLY APPROVES DRAFT FOR NEW CONSTITUTION AS OPPOSITION BOYCOTTS, DRAFT HEADS TO VOTERS. Dec 14, 2007 1643
ARABS-ISRAELI RELATIONS - Dec 3 - Suleiman Could Be Elected Within Days. Brief article Dec 8, 2007 226
New constitution, new rumbles: for over four years now, Zambians have been embroiled in a protracted marathon to adopt the country's fifth constitution in just over 40 years of independence. The dispute is not over whether the country needs a new constitution, but how to have it. Reginald Ntomba reports from Lusaka. Ntomba, Reginald Dec 1, 2007 738
Pittsburgh exits Episcopal fold. Brief article Nov 16, 2007 116
Turkey: drafting constitution causes consternation: with the bunting only just packed away after its July election victory, Turkey's new government moved rapidly in late summer to draft a new constitution--and in so doing triggered some heated debate amongst public and pundits alike. Gorvett, Jon Nov 1, 2007 1466
Endangered scholars worldwide *. Sep 22, 2007 838
Article 9's global impact. Kawasaki, Akira Essay Jul 26, 2007 2154
The other way to amend the constitution: the article v. constitutional convention amendment process. Rogers, James Kenneth Jun 22, 2007 6842
Can a constitutional amendment overrule a Supreme Court decision? Paulsen, Michael Stokes Jun 22, 2007 2157
The last word. Darwish, Adel May 1, 2007 706
The tiger on the Nile: Egypt's constitution is undergoing a huge overhaul in the hope of discarding restrictive practices and attracting foreign cash, but not everyone welcomes the prospect of change. Maria Golia writes from Cairo. Golia, Maria Apr 1, 2007 1489
EGYPT - Mar 20 - Egypt's Constitutional Reforms Spur Protests. Mar 24, 2007 678
Poland considers, rejects further restrictions on abortion. Mar 22, 2007 260
Direct democracy's disaster: through the initiative process, Colorado recently passed a law with loads of unintended consequences. Straayer, John A. Mar 1, 2007 1604
BOLIVIA: CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY STALLED. Dec 8, 2006 791
Swift boating, stealth budgeting, & Unitary Executives. Hansen, James Nov 1, 2006 3271
Con-con movement returns: some proponents of a federal constitutional amendment to protect traditional marriage are considering calling for a dangerous constitutional convention to accomplish their goal. Detweiler, George Sep 4, 2006 1724
The Bill of Rights: First ten amendments to the constitution. Jun 26, 2006 480
Religious leaders seek to protect marriage. Jun 1, 2006 419
Urgent: the coming marriage amendment. Brief article Jun 1, 2006 232
"Second Amendment" needed in Iraq? May 15, 2006 116
Should the 22nd Amendment be repealed? Added to the Constitution in the aftermath of F.D.R.'s election to a fourth term, the 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms. Bruyneel, Kevin Apr 24, 2006 505
Few Americans know First Amendment, poll shows. Brief article Apr 1, 2006 170
IRAQ - Focusing On The Non-Oil Sector - Part 6-U - Unity. Mar 20, 2006 346
Warrantless eavesdropping violates the Constitution. Drinan, Robert F. Column Jan 20, 2006 872
Spy story highlights presidential overreach. Chittister, Joan Column Jan 13, 2006 830
Rebuilding the structures of the state in Iraq. Clegg, Michael Dec 1, 2005 1684
Eminent domain: a fair middle path? Peirce, Neal Nov 7, 2005 752
Deal to defuse power struggle. Brief Article Nov 1, 2005 91
President's Radio Address to the Nation - October 29, 2005. Bush, George W. Podcast Oct 29, 2005 157
President's Radio Address to the Nation - October 15, 2005. Bush, George W. Podcast Oct 15, 2005 180
Kenya. Oct 1, 2005 213
The Implications Of A Flawed Constitution. Sep 12, 2005 1451
ARAB AFAIRS - Aug 29 - Arab World Fears Iraq Constitution Will Spark Tensions. Sep 3, 2005 392
Flag desecration amendment is just the beginning, backer tells newspaper. Brief Article Sep 1, 2005 340
Orwellian Europe: "no" means "yes". Brief Article Aug 22, 2005 236
IRAQ - Aug 15 - Iraqi Leaders Extend Talks On Constitution. Aug 20, 2005 398
CHILE: PRESIDENT RICARDO LAGOS SAYS REFORM OF PINOCHET-ERA CONSTITUTION COMPLETE. Aug 19, 2005 1332
TUNISIA - The Background & Arab Environment. Aug 15, 2005 2808
IRAQ - Constitutional Progress. Aug 8, 2005 557
IRAQ - Focusing On The Non-Oil Sector - Part 6-N - Towards Civil War. Aug 1, 2005 662
Cameroon: third term for Biya? President Paul Biya has already spent 23 years in office, but his supporters still want the constitution amended to let him go for a third seven-year term. From Yaounde, Tansa Musa reports that opposition groups are jumping mad. Musa, Tansa Jul 1, 2005 604
Voters reject EU Constitution: the European Union's governing elite are stunned by French and Dutch voters' rejection of the EU Constitution, but refuse to give up their globalist schemes. Jasper, William F. Cover Story Jun 27, 2005 3527
A ruling for equality: a federal court strikes down Nebraska's sweeping restrictions on same-sex relationships, but its marriage ban remains. Adams, Bob Jun 21, 2005 435
Second amendment solidified: the Department of Justice issued an extensive report that very clearly and definitely shows that the Second Amendment was intended to protect an individual right. Williamsen, Kurt May 16, 2005 1325
Georgia legislature derails faith-based funding. Brief Article May 1, 2005 126
Brighter days for First Amendment education? Ezarik, Melissa May 1, 2005 627
IRAQ - Focusing On The Non-Oil Sector - Part 6G - The Elections. Jan 17, 2005 951
Opponents of same-sex marriage gain momentum. Macdonald, G. Jeffrey Brief Article Nov 12, 2004 263
Achieving stability: balance in the draft Constitutional Treaty. Follesdal, Andreas Sep 22, 2004 3483
The Arkansas Marriage Amendment Committee, which is seeking a constitutional amendment banning marriage for same-sex couples, has collected enough signatures to place the measure on the Nov. 2 ballot. Brief Article Aug 2, 2004 102
Congress rejects post-disaster continuity amendment. Brief Article Aug 1, 2004 228
Senate kills debate on proposed constitutional amendment that would limit local authority on same-sex benefits. Pluviose-Fenton, Veronique Jul 19, 2004 352
How you can volunteer. Brief Article Jul 6, 2004 108
Democrats waffling on marriage amendment. Foreman, Matt Jul 1, 2004 1038
Election 2004: this time, the stakes are real. Paige, Marc Jul 1, 2004 593
A floundering amendment. Barrett, Jon Brief Article May 11, 2004 149
The road to ratification: what it takes to amend the U.S. constitution. Brief Article May 1, 2004 174
Class size squeeze: when Florida voters approved an amendment to reduce class sizes, did they know all the ramifications? Kelderman, Eric May 1, 2004 1241
Qualified immunity. Anderson, Teresa Brief Article May 1, 2004 101
Should creed or constitution guide the judiciary? "The First Amendment asks of us that we find a way, perhaps along a winding and rocky path, to allow both individual freedom and public openness in matters of religion, and to do so without allowing either concern to swallow up the other.". Powell, H. Jefferson Mar 1, 2004 2270
Religious press for amendment. Coday, Dennis Brief Article Feb 20, 2004 111
The Constitution in the Internet age. Brief Article Jan 1, 2004 202
A call to arms: it's no exaggeration to say that the Federal Marriage Amendment is the biggest assault on gay rights in U.S. history. Sullivan, Andrew Editorial Nov 11, 2003 707
Strength in numbers: governors' coalition has developed into powerful force, could serve as key negotiating tool for reform-minded Fox. Rendon, Joel Estudillo Nov 1, 2003 670
Democratic or legalistic legitimacy? White, Lynn T., III Sep 22, 2003 1421
Arizona rescinds constitutional convention calls. (Insider Report). Brief Article May 19, 2003 305
Stopping time: the pro-slavery and "irrevocable" thirteenth amendment. Bryant, A. Christopher Mar 22, 2003 21591
Fulton-Favreau formula. Oct 1, 2002 439
Victoria Charter. Brief Article Oct 1, 2002 302
Meech Lake Accord. Oct 1, 2002 608
Meech Lake stumbles. Oct 1, 2002 530
Meech Lake revived. Oct 1, 2002 1067
Elijah Harper. Oct 1, 2002 496
Clyde Wells. Oct 1, 2002 768
Constitutional reports. Oct 1, 2002 764
Beaudoin-Dobbie Committee. Brief Article Oct 1, 2002 116
Charlottetown Accord. Oct 1, 2002 442
National referendum. Oct 1, 2002 484
Calgary Declaration. Oct 1, 2002 672
Changes to the American Society of Agricultural Engineers Constitution and Bylaws Enacted. (Inside ASAE). Brief Article Sep 1, 2002 647
Constitutional rights to counsel during interrogation: comparing rights under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. (Legal Digest). Crawford, Kimberly A. Sep 1, 2002 2459
Industry gets reprieve in '03 defense bill. (Government Policy Notes). Thompson, Steve Brief Article Sep 1, 2002 876
Constitutional Trojan horse: seemingly innocuous constitutional amendments -- designed to appeal to good, patriotic Americans -- contain hidden dangers that would greatly harm our republic. (The Law). Detweiler, George Jul 29, 2002 1576
A narrow defeat in abortion referendum. (News in Brief: Ireland). Brief Article May 1, 2002 282
Gun control's new language: How anti-terror rhetoric is being used against the second amendment. MacDonald, Sam Mar 1, 2002 1534
Thinking the Unthinkable. (Stateline). Brief Article Dec 1, 2001 96
TURKEY - Oct. 3 - Reforms To Ease Curbs On Human Rights. Brief Article Oct 6, 2001 270
The Constitution and gay marriage. Ghent, Bill Brief Article Aug 28, 2001 392
The Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel. CRAWFORD, KIMBERLY A. Jul 1, 2001 2888
House Energy Subcommittee Passes Emergency Electricity Bill. Pluviose-Fenton, Veronique Brief Article May 21, 2001 510
Ten years of Basic Law amendments: developing a constitutional model of German unification. Pile, Mathew W. May 1, 2001 18101
BAHRAIN - Feb. 15 - National Charter Voted. Brief Article Feb 17, 2001 410
Initiative and Referendum: Another Front. Turpin, James S. Brief Article Feb 1, 2001 740
Necromancing the Equal Rights Amendment. Denning, Brannon P.; Vile, John R. Dec 22, 2000 4569
Adopting a bias. Brief Article Jul 18, 2000 119
Panel okays limiting court's constitution amendment review. Killian, Mark D. Brief Article Apr 15, 2000 531
The day after: do we need a "Twenty-Eighth Amendment?" Grossman, Joel B.; Yalof, David A. Mar 22, 2000 4372
TURKEY - Mar. 7 - Ecevit To Press On With Bid To Re-Elect Demirel. Brief Article Mar 11, 2000 193
Restraint Key Word in Constitutional Amendments. Mar 1, 2000 345
U.S. District Court: HANDICAPPED. Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 311
U.S. District Court: DUE PROCESS. Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 189
U.S. District Court: TELEPHONE CALLS. Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 122
The 1988 abortion referenda: Lessons for the future. (Special Report). Donovan, Patricia Jan 1, 2000 7007
BRIDGING THE INDIGENOUS GULF. JULL, PETER Oct 1, 1999 1888
The constitution in danger. Redmond, Robert S. Jul 1, 1999 2657
Parents seek increased control over children's lives in legislatures, courts. Hellwege, Jean May 1, 1999 1992
Crime scene searches: the need for Fourth Amendment compliance. Crawford, Kimberly A. Jan 1, 1999 3319
Lebanon's second republic: secular talk, sectarian application. Ofeish, Sami A. Jan 1, 1999 9229
Court Says Trustees Personally Liable for Implementing Illegal Minority Business Program. La Noue, George R. Dec 14, 1998 1038
Proposed Bylaws Changes. Oct 1, 1998 1506
Arizona high court rules English-only provision unconstitutional. Allbright, Amy Brief Article Jul 1, 1998 317
Injudicious committee: Istook Religion Amendment clears House judiciary panel, heads for floor. Benen, Steve Apr 1, 1998 2418
Sunshine reforms. Doherty, Brian Mar 1, 1998 433
Forecast for Congress: stormy weather ahead. Editorial Jan 1, 1998 665
Thermal imaging: much heat but little light. Colbridge, Thomas D. Dec 1, 1997 4387
If it ain't broke ... keep your amendments off my Constitution. Cutler, Lloyd N. Sep 1, 1997 1648
Istook mistook. Benen, Steven Sep 1, 1997 1862
Victims' rights movement rises to power. McMurry, Kelly Jul 1, 1997 1812
Why the Istook religion amendment should be rejected. Editorial May 1, 1997 809
Knock and announce: a Fourth Amendment standard. Bulzomi, Michael J. May 1, 1997 3041
A new definition of justice that includes the victim. Kyl, Jon Apr 1, 1997 749
Victims' rights: fine but not in the U.S. Constitution. Walace, Scott Apr 1, 1997 771
The political implications of amending clauses. Levinson, Sanford Mar 22, 1996 7441
Preserve, protect, and defend: constitutional principles I promise to uphold. Dole, Bob; Gramm, Phil; Lugar, Richard G.; Alexander, Lamar; Dornan, Robert K. Jan 1, 1996 3860
Gay rights case prompts heated debate in high court. Shoop, Julie Gannon Dec 1, 1995 582
The Religious Tyranny Amendment. Swomley, John M. Sep 1, 1995 945
The nominee is ... Article V. Griffin, Stephen M. Jun 22, 1995 1001
How to violate the Constitution without really trying: lessons from the repeal of prohibition to the Balanced Budget Amendment. Tribe, Laurence Jun 22, 1995 1925
The whole thing. Tushnet, Mark V. Jun 22, 1995 1158
The Republican bill of rights. Feldman, Michael Column Apr 1, 1995 1124
UNION REVEALS DEVASTATING IMPACT OF THE BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT Feb 22, 1995 371
Balanced budget plan alternative passes in House. Shafroth, Frank Jan 30, 1995 834
Workers' compensation amendment: the truth. Whetstone, Bud Column Sep 19, 1994 1491
Amendment 6 is a job killer. Smith, Ed Column Sep 19, 1994 1442
Amendment 6, low funds worry industry. Williams, Jeff Sep 19, 1994 1160
Judge overturns Colorado ban on gay rights law. Tabin, Barrie Brief Article Jan 3, 1994 151
Authorizing constitutional text on the purported Twenty-seventh Amendment. Levinson, Sanford Jan 1, 1994 5781
The draft constitution of Ukraine: an overview. Hohol, Keenan H. Jan 1, 1994 16636
The constitution and hastening inevitable death. Sedler, Robert A. Sep 1, 1993 7627
Court goes a-hunting gerrymanders. Savage, David G. Sep 1, 1993 2410
A new controversy. Haidari, Iqbal Feb 1, 1993 2858
Split decision. Amar, Vik Nov 1, 1992 1332
The Twelfth Amendment. Haidari, Iqbal Jul 1, 1991 730
1973 Constitution - a heritage for the future. Wolf-Phillips, Leslie Mar 1, 1990 1433
Steelworkers press organizing and coordinated bargaining. Reynolds, Joy K. Nov 1, 1986 1567

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