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Jamelle Bouie: The Constitution Belongs to the People

By Mitchell Atencio
Photo of Jamelle Bouie. Graphic by Ryan McQuade.
Apr 1, 2025
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The Constitution isn’t just a symbol, it’s the base document for our democratic republic. And Jamelle Bouie says that in a time of crisis, it's important to remember that in a democracy, we have ownership over its meaning. 

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Photo of Jamelle Bouie. Graphic by Ryan McQuade.