Making the Constitution Understandable, Relevant, and Human.
The USConstitution blog exists to bring one of America’s most important documents into clearer focus for everyday readers. Online since 1995, our site houses not just thoughtful commentary, but a growing archive of original amendments, historical documents, and profiles on the Founding Fathers — all in service of deepening public understanding of the U.S. Constitution.
We believe the Constitution is not just a legal framework, but a living conversation. It’s not just for scholars, politicians, or pundits – it’s for every citizen with a stake in how our democracy functions.
Meet the minds behind the words: three writers with different paths, perspectives, and voices, united by a common mission: to bring clarity, context, and curiosity to constitutional issues.
Eleanor Stratton
Founder • Lead Writer • Constitutional Analyst
I’m a passionate writer and dedicated advocate for civic education. As the author and founding voice behind USConstitution, I focus on making the complexities of the U.S. Constitution both understandable and engaging. My work blends deep historical context with present-day relevance, connecting the dots between landmark cases, political shifts, and the enduring principles that hold our republic together.
I write to spark curiosity — not to close a conversation, but to open one. My goal is to preserve the ideals of the Constitution by fostering informed, thoughtful citizenship. Through clear analysis and big-picture framing, I invite readers to see this founding document not as something distant or rigid, but as a living structure that still shapes our daily lives.
James Caldwell
Contributor • Civic Thinker • Question-Asker-in-Chief
I’m James Caldwell — a retired high school civics teacher with a knack for asking the kinds of questions that get to the heart of the matter. After three decades in the classroom, I’ve traded my chalk for a keyboard, but my mission is the same: help people think more clearly about the ideas that underpin American democracy.
My writing on USConstitution leans into tough questions, historical tension, and sharp analysis, all delivered in plain English. I’m not here to preach. I’m here to push, prod, and encourage deeper reflection. The Constitution isn’t just a set of rules, it’s a mirror. I try to show readers what’s really in the reflection.
Charlotte Greene
Contributor • Librarian • Civic Educator-at-Heart
I’m Charlotte Greene, a longtime public librarian with a background in political science and information studies. I’ve spent the last twenty years helping people ask better questions, find reliable answers, and feel more confident in their understanding of civic life. That’s exactly the spirit I bring to USConstitution.
My role is to make the Constitution feel approachable. I specialize in explaining complex topics clearly and calmly, with a focus on everyday relevance. Whether I’m walking readers through the Electoral College or the Fourth Amendment, I do it with the same care I offer library patrons: patient guidance, reliable sources, and no unnecessary jargon. My aim is to inform — not overwhelm.
What We Believe
The Constitution belongs to all of us — not just courts and Congress. Our team brings together sharp analysis, plainspoken clarity, and educational insight to help readers of all backgrounds engage with one of the most important documents in our democracy.
Some of us dig deep into legal history. Others explain it in everyday terms. Together, we challenge assumptions, clarify confusion, and make civic literacy a little more accessible — one post at a time.