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Arts & Entertainment

Red Masquers new show: A memoir, history lesson and live debate

Leah Hamilton | staff writer How does the U.S. Constitution play an active role in the lives of American citizens and their history? The new Red Masquers production, “What the Constitution Means to Me,” follows Heidi Schrenk (Julie Kadar) as she reflects on that question. “The show isn’t your typical play. It’s a memoir, history lesson and live debate wrapped into two entertaining acts,” director … Continue reading Red Masquers new show: A memoir, history lesson and live debate

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Opinions, Staff Editorials

Staff Editorial: Trump opposes First Amendment by banning press from White House

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” In case you’re unaware, this is the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The press has a right to provide … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Trump opposes First Amendment by banning press from White House

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Yale scholar advises against losing sight of national narrative

Nataley Davis | staff writer Professor Akhil Reed Amar, constitutional scholar and sterling professor of law and political science at Yale University, said that law students are the “sweet spot” for his message — not losing the country’s national narrative. “In America, lawyers play a particularly powerful role,” Amar told The Duke. “I want to speak to every citizen that I can, but lawyers have, … Continue reading Yale scholar advises against losing sight of national narrative

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The Second Amendment should be reevaluated

04/05/2018 By Eddie Zakreski | Contributor  The Second Amendment reads, “A well regulated Militia (sic), being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” This is one of the most controversial sentences in the Constitution. The language establishes that the right of the people to keep and bear arms is dependent … Continue reading The Second Amendment should be reevaluated

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Staff Editorial; Inalienable rights need no redefinition

By Duke Staff   When the Supreme Court heard arguments last week on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8, the nation watched with anticipation. These two laws are at the center of the United States’ marriage equality debate. Gay and lesbian rights are not a new issue; the fight began decades ago following the sexual revolution of the ‘60s. … Continue reading Staff Editorial; Inalienable rights need no redefinition

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