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Pennsylvania Constitution

Coverage of Pennsylvania Constitution in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 2 · 14:07 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 14:00 UTC
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Declaration of Independencetopic1Massachusetts Constitutiontopic1Virginia Declaration of Rightstopic1SCOTUSblogorganization1John Adamsperson1Connecticutplace1Rhode Islandplace1WHYYorganization1Carpenters’ Hallplace1Pennsylvania’s foundingtopic1American democracytopic1
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  • POLITICSAug 3 · 14:00 UTCSCOTUSBLOG
    Born free and equal

    The article discusses the historical origins of the phrase 'born free and equal' in the Declaration of Independence and its adoption in state constitutions like Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. It highlights how six states in 1791 included similar language, while noting contradictions such as Virginia's clause protecting slavery.

  • POLITICSJun 2 · 14:07 UTCWHYY
    Live from Carpenter’s Hall: The Founding of Pennsylvania and the Legacy of the Pa. Constitution

    WHYY’s Studio 2 is hosting a live event at Carpenters’ Hall to examine Pennsylvania’s founding, its Constitution, and its influence on American democracy.