The Originalism Trap: Extremism and the Constitution

Join Madiba K. Dennie, Melissa Murray, in conversation with Elie Mystal on Dennie’s The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back. Jennifer Weiss-Wolf of NYU Law’s Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network will give opening remarks. This event will explore originalism’s controversial hold on constitutional interpretation, revealing its flaws and advocating for an inclusive constitutionalism that upholds equal rights for all. Dennie’s work blends scholarship with wit, offering a vital guide for understanding and reclaiming the Constitution in today’s political climate. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the future of our democracy.

This program is part of the Newmark Civic Life Series, known for conversations with leading experts exploring pro-democracy efforts at this critical moment in the US and around the world, supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies.