The Constitution is sacred. Some scholars now ask: Is it also dangerous?
A growing chorus wonders whether we need to be saved from our country's founding document. View in browser | nytimes.com September 16, 2024 Americans have long assumed that the Constitution could save us. A growing chorus now wonders whether we need to be saved from it, our book critic writes. Photo illustration by Ben Denzer Could one of the biggest threats to America's politics be the country's founding document? → Sign up for the Books newsletter Be the first to read books news and see reviews, news and features in The New York Times Book Review. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe . To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings . To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request .