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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.…
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Constitute Serves as Inspiration for New Open Data Project
The Sunlight Foundation has named Constitute as one of the inspirations behind their new Open Data Policies Decoded project, which seeks to connect policy solutions to the open data initiatives and public officials that need them. Read more about the project, and the role that Constitute played in helping to inspire it, here!
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History Channel Website Features CCP Constitution Rankings
In a new article on their website, the History Channel explores our Constitution Rankings to discover the world’s shortest, and longest, national constitutions. Read the article here.