An annotated Constitution helps 'the people' see themselves in the founding document

NPR | By Sacha Pfeiffer,

Justine Kenin, Tyler Bartlam

Published May 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT

NYU Law professor Melissa Murray gives context and commentary on the nation's founding document in her new book The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader.

Sacha Pfeiffer

Sacha Pfeiffer is a correspondent for NPR's Investigations team and an occasional guest host for some of NPR's national shows.

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Justine Kenin

Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered. She joined NPR in 1999 as an intern. Nothing makes her happier than getting a book in the right reader's hands – most especially her own.

Tyler Bartlam

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