Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back with Madiba K. Dennie
May 21, 2024
Attorney and author Madiba K. Dennie discusses how extremists have distorted the Constitution. She advocates for a more equitable and multiracial democracy, challenges originalism, and emphasizes citizen involvement in shaping constitutional interpretation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unpacking Originalism: From Theory to Practice
02:27 • 11min
Debating Originalism and Constitutional Amendments
12:58 • 3min
Expanding 'We the People': Inclusive Constitutionalism
16:23 • 7min
Realigning Constitutional Interpretation and Citizen Involvement
23:47 • 5min
Revisiting Constitutional Interpretations and Education in the US
28:32 • 7min
Celebrating Diversity and Recognizing Differences in Society
35:58 • 2min