Jacobin Radio Behind the News: The Constitution's Failure w/ Aziz Rana
Jun 3, 2024
Author Aziz Rana discusses how the US Constitution limits democracy but is still idolized. Topics include undemocratic aspects, challenges like gerrymandering and electoral college, historical exclusions, changing views, and constitutional reforms amidst activist movements.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reassessing Democratic Principles
02:07 • 12min
Revealing the Structural Foundations of American Political Exclusions
13:42 • 4min
Evolution of American Constitution Perspectives
18:06 • 13min
Exploration of Constitutional Thought through the Colonization of the Philippines
30:55 • 5min
Navigating Constitutional Reforms and Activist Movements
36:12 • 17min