Akhil Reed Amar on Birth Equality and the US Constitution
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Renowned constitutional scholar and bestselling author Akhil Reed Amar will offer a wide-angled and in-depth approach to understanding America’s ever-evolving journey to live up to its central founding moral principle that all people are created equal. On August 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30pm, the Yale Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science — whose scholarship is often cited by Supreme Court Justices across the ideological spectrum — will explore the enduring relevance of the Constitution. As Americans grapple with fundamental questions about democracy and equality, this timely conversation continues Hildene’s commitment to fostering thoughtful public dialogue and civic engagement. The first 50 registrants will receive a copy of the second book in Amar’s trilogy, the recently published and highly praised Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920.
