Commentary
Inside the First Amendment
By Gene Policinski
First Amendment Center
As the nation on Sept. 17 again marks Constitution Day, it’s worth noting what a difference a few centuries make.
“Constitution Day” is a relatively new mandate from Congress for the nation’s schools and colleges — and an invitation for the rest of us — to spend time annually considering the 1787 document that created a strong, stable central government.
The Constitution replaced a…
