A compromise forged in secrecy during the summer of 1787 led to the creation of the United States Constitution.

Sept. 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, meant to celebrate the signing of the United States' founding document and all those who have become citizens since. Here's a quick history lesson and ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. For a majority of Americans, there are few holidays that come and go unnoticed — from ...

The U.S. is losing its commitment to due process and the rule of law. Due process, rooted in the Magna Carta and codified in the U.S. Constitution, protects citizens from unlawful deprivation of life, ...