ConSource Founder Finds Early Draft of the Constitution in Philadelphia   Photo: Liz Brownsell   ConSource Founding President Lorianne Updike Toler's recent discovery at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania is the focus of a current article from The Philadelphia Inquirer.  While conducting research into reports from the Constitutional Convention, Mrs. Toler stumbled upon an early draft of the Constitution written by James Wilson, proving that Wilson authored not two, but three drafts of the U.S. Constitution.    The article from The Philadelphia Inquirer can be found here, ConSource's press release can be found here, and Mrs. Toler's Q&A, updated from time to time, is here.          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.

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 charlie.tramazzo@consource.org 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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