In this panel discussion, constitutional law scholar Madiba Dennie joins Trinity College faculty Lucius Couloute (Sociology), Shane Gleason (Public Policy), Mary Dudas (Political Science), and Kevin McMahon (Political Science) to confront the questions: Can the Constitution save us? Or: is it part of the problem?
Can The Constitution Save Us?
Or is it part of the problem?
A Panel about the Constitution's Impact on Our Lives
With battles over reproductive and trans rights, immigration, and higher education intensifying, many turn to the Constitution to answer questions of fairness, justice, and democracy. In this timely panel discussion, constitutional law scholar Madiba Dennie joins Trinity College faculty Lucius Couloute (Sociology), Shane Gleason (Public Policy), Mary Dudas (Political Science), and Kevin McMahon (Political Science) to explore how we view the Constitution generally, the balance of power, the meaning of equality, and the scope of citizenship today. Engaging with Originalism, the politics of the Supreme Court, and the lived consequences of constitutional law (or lack of adherence to it), panelists will confront the questions: Can the Constitution save us? Or: is it part of the problem?
Thursday, March 26, 2026
4:30pm
Rittenberg Lounge, Mather Hall
