ConSource Founder Calls Attention to Potential Early Draft of the Constitution in Philadelphia   Photo: Liz Brownsell   While conducting research into reports from the Constitutional Convention, ConSource Co-Founder Lorianne Updike Toler stumbled upon a previously known but uncatalogued abbreviated draft of the Constitution written by James Wilson. Wilson played a central role in drafting the language of the Constitution.   The article from The Philadelphia Inquirer can be found here, and Mrs. Toler's Q&A, updated from time to time, is here. While this story is not related to work done in an official capacity for ConSource, Mrs. Toler is affiliated with ConSource. for more information. A Morning with David McCullough, sponsored by The Miller Education Project and Zions Bank To view Mr. McCullough's recorded May 9, 2009 address and ConSource Essay Contest results click here.   D.C. v. Heller and ConSource (June 26, 2008) ConSource was a key resource for both judges and lawyers in D.C. v. Heller, the "battle of the documents." Read the Legal Times article on the use of ConSource in the case. Read Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett's op-ed on ConSource and Heller. Read documents used in the case.

Constitution Day Essay Contest   The Constitutional Sources Project is now hosting its latest essay contest for students in middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12). One winner will be selected from each group to receive an 8gb iPod touch. Students can find the prompt for their grade-level here, To be considered, students must: 1. Submit their essays in doc or pdf format 2. Include their name, school district and state in the heading of their essay document 3. Submit their essays to essaycontest@consource.org by September 9, 2010   A PDF of the instruction and essay promtps can be found here.     On September 17, 2009 ConSource hosted a special event to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. ConSource would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support: Verizon and The Verizon Foundation, The Washington Times, and Winston & Strawn LLP. ConSource also thanks the many individuals who made the event a wonderfull success, including Judge Thomas Griffith, Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker, Professor John Bessler, Professor Randy Barnett, Mr. Randy Milch, and the many law and high school students in attendance. Interested in participating with ConSource for future Constitution Day events? Please send an email to if you or your organization would like additional information regarding partner and sponsorship opportunities.   Past Links   February 13, 2008 President's Day webcast with David McCullough: "George Washington: from Commander in Chief to Chief Executive" September 17, 2007 Public Launch featuring Dr. Lynne Cheney, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Justice Stephen Breyer

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