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: Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
¡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) Read More
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 Read More