2017
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CCP co-director discusses the right to bear arms with PRI
CCP Co-Director Zachary Elkins discusses how constitutions around the world address — or, more often, don’t address — the right to bear arms with PRI’s The World. Listen to the full conversation:
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Introducing Constitute 4.0: Democratic Deepening
The CCP is pleased to announce the roll-out of Version 4.0 of Constitute. The revision introduces an expanded set of constitutional texts and a host of new features that give users more control over their experience. Check out the site to view a select set of draft and historical constitutions, learn about the new log-in…
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Study uses CCP data to look at evolution of constitutions
A study by Alex Rutherford et al. uses CCP data to investigate the evolution of constitutions over time, with the hopes of learning valuable lessons for those seeking to expand constitutional rights. Mila Versteeg, a CCP collaborator, believes the methods used in the study “might be able to move the ball if applied to the…
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¡Constitute en español pronto! (Constitute en español coming soon!)
The CCP and Dejusticia are collaborating to build a Spanish-language version of Constitute. We previewed an early version of Constitute en español at Dejusticia’s intensive course on economic, social, and cultural rights last October — watch the video (in Spanish) to hear from the participants, and keep an eye out for the official launch of…
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CCP co-director helps bring recognition to champion of the 27th Amendment
Thirty-five years after receiving a C- on his university paper about a then-abandoned US constitutional amendment proposal, Gregory Watson is getting his grade changed to an A+. After receiving the disappointing grade in 1982, Watson spearheaded an effort to revive the constitutional proposal, which ultimately resulted in the ratification of the 27th Amendment in 1992.…