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Cass Hartnett
U.S. Documents Librarian at the University of Washington who organizes the annual public reading of the U.S. Constitution and discusses civic education and public engagement with constitutional text.
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Nov 3, 2025
• 16min
The Constitution, read by we the people, at UW
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Cass Hartnett, U.S. Documents Librarian at the University of Washington, discusses the importance of the annual public reading of the U.S. Constitution. She explains how this tradition fosters civic engagement and highlights voting rights across history. Cass emphasizes that the Constitution is a living document meant to evolve. Listeners share personal connections to the text, reflecting on its emotional weight and current relevance. Hartnett encourages everyone to understand the Constitution's language for a deeper civic understanding.
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