We the People

In We the People, best-selling author Jill Lepore presents a fresh history of the U.S. Constitution, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. Drawing from her extensive research with the Amendments Project, she explores the tension between the Constitution's original intent to facilitate change and its inherent difficulty in allowing amendments. Lepore argues that the lack of meaningful updates since 1971 has heightened the risk of political violence and emphasizes the importance of democratizing the amendment process. Through her compelling narrative, she challenges traditional views on constitutional interpretation, offering insight into the ongoing struggle for a more perfect union.