Lawrence Lessig

We need to think, deliberately and seriously, about the only possible means to amending our constitution — the convention. I discussed this on the #NCC podcast with the most prominent convention opponent, David Super: https://megaphone.link/NCC5068480133

These guys — Nico Agosta and Daniel Lobo-Lewis of the Political Integrity Project — are my heroes. I was so happy to have them on our podcast, #AnotherWay. #EqualCitizens Watch and share! https://youtu.be/wEPUisHM-vM?si=WdnXyuh5R5NWNTCr

Tonight in #NYC: I debate Ilya Shapiro about "money in politics" — 6:30pm. Join the fun! https://luma.com/6v8dsd4x?lm_source=embed

One night out: tomorrow 6:30pm in #NYC, Ilya Shapiro and I debate "money in politics." Join the fun! https://luma.com/6v8dsd4x?lm_source=embed

Tomorrow at 6:30pm in #NYC, I debate Ilya Shapiro on "money in politics." Join the fun! https://luma.com/6v8dsd4x?lm_source=embed

Tomorrow night in #NYC: I'm debating Ilya Shapiro about "money in politics" — 6:30pm. Join the fun! https://luma.com/6v8dsd4x?lm_source=embed

I'm debating Ilya Shapiro about "money in politics" Tuesday in #NYC — 6:30pm. Join the fun! https://luma.com/6v8dsd4x?lm_source=embed

One hour to go. At 4:45pm ET, Jill Lepore opens the HLS conference on an Article V ("constitutional") convention. Streaming here: https://www.vthepeople.org/watch.html

Today at 4:45pm ET: the HLS conference on an Article V ("constitutional") convention begins, opening with a talk by the extraordinary Jill Lepore. Watch here: https://www.vthepeople.org/watch.html

One day out. Tomorrow at 4:45pm ET, Jill Lepore opens the HLS conference on an Article V ("constitutional") convention. Streaming here: https://www.vthepeople.org/watch.html

Tomorrow at 4:45pm ET, a conference on an Article V ("constitutional") convention at HLS opens with a talk by the extraordinary Jill Lepore. Tune in this weekend — streaming here: https://www.vthepeople.org/watch.html

#IssueOne finds OVERWHELMING support in America for critical anti-corruption reform, including limits to Super PACs (thus de-"super"-ifying them). https://issueone.org/new-polling-shows-overwhelming-cross-partisan-support-for-political-reforms/

Tune in this weekend for a conference about an Article V (aka, "constitutional") convention at HLS, beginning with a talk by the extraordinary Jill Lepore. Everything begins 4:45pm ET Friday. Streaming here: https://www.vthepeople.org/watch.html

This is a critical next step: A global citizens' assembly on AI. https://www.noemamag.com/let-the-people-decide-the-pace-of-frontier-ai/

Next week! If you believe the Constitution needs to be amended, you need to be in this conversation. All types welcome: Left/Right, pro-convention/anti-convention. https://www.vthepeople.org/.

In two weeks: Should we use a convention to propose amendments to the Constitution? Conference at Harvard Law School: https://vthepeople.org #VthePeople

#ICYMI - We’re joined this week by @lessig.bsky.social, the founder of Equal Citizens, an organization whose mission is to fix democracy by establishing truly equal citizenship. TUNE IN for a conversation on money in politics ahead of the midterms: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/tak...

From The Perfect Metaphors Dept: An ad promoting an academic conference discussing constitutional amendment is banned in the Meta universe, but [insert everything else] is perfectly fine.

In just over a month, Harvard will hold a conference about amending the Constitution via a convention. Come! https://www.vthepeople.org/

From the #ObviousIdeas Department: Every rule of law governor should establish a special prosecutor's office that commits to holding accountable every ICE agent who violates the law. https://lessig.medium.com/a-workable-converse-1983-8581940436c1?sharedUserId=lessig

Project 2029: Why aren't president-wanna-bes promising that every agent who acted beyond the law will be held accountable? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/us/trump-immigration-crackdown.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6FA.Ek9q.kWZUKYpxMcPA&smid=url-share

I spoke to Weekend Edition's Scott Simon about the Maine initiative to end Super PACs (now being considered by the First Circuit): https://www.npr.org/2026/08/08/nx-s1-5922464/legal-scholar-lawrence-lessig-on-how-a-maine-law-could-topple-super-pacs

This is the core of the argument why Citizens United did not give us Super PACs: https://youtube.com/shorts/4QHG7QPoBmw?si=Qejjn-LyOiTwEUfj

I got to talk to the great Shane Smith about the case that will end Super PACs: https://youtu.be/IhCDnw8rUTk?si=C4Xa0DuhR4Ud9QwS

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On a new episode of #TheStakes, KF Senior Fellow @nealkatyal.bsky.social and Harvard Law Professor @lessig.bsky.social argue that Citizens United v. FEC is among the most misunderstood Supreme Court decisions in American history: it never authorized unlimited super PAC contributions.

Just back from 1st Circuit oral arguments in the case to uphold Maine's Anti-SuperPAC law. If you want a master class in oral advocacy, listen to Neal Katyal defend the law here: buff.ly/ODbS7E3 (Also, if you want to hear what well-prepared judges sound like!) Fingers crossed.

Apologies for using social media as, well, social media, but: I've been in contact with lots about the upcoming AI-related events in China that was *very* eager to participate in. Unfortunately, I've not been able to secure a visa (and won't qualify for the visa-free option). Very sorry to to miss.

Want to qualify to celebrate America's 250th July 4? The Kennedy School is offering a "free, short, nonpartisan HarvardX online course on the U.S. Constitution" (tbc: it's 250 since the Declaration, not the Constitution (trick question #1)): bit.ly/FreeCourseHa... (click “audit” 4 free ver.)

Out 7/7: An essay collection on the challenges, risks, and opportunities of this historic moment in American law and governance. Featuring essays by more than 50 Harvard Law School faculty members, including Stephen Breyer, Jill Lepore, & Annette Gordon-Reed. mitpress.mit.edu/978026206043...

Tomorrow, 1pm ET: Join us for a conversation with the Founders of #CreativeCommons: Moderated by Glenn Brown, with Hal Abelson, Molly van Houweling, and me! (No actual logs will be burned.) Register here: creativecommons.org/event/cc-fou...

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Looking forward to a (virtual) conversation with #CreativeCommons co-founders Hal Abelson and Molly Van Houweling, moderated by the great Glenn Brown, June 23, 1pm ET. Join if you can: bit.ly/3QBZiwa

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Sam Wang is THE LEADING anti-gerrymandering academic/activist in the nation, founder of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project, and now running for Congress in NJ12. I and we (EqualCitizens.US) STRONGLY support him. Check him out and do what you can? buff.ly/Y1miyFw

Just circulated on SSRN: If Roe, Then Buckley. The essay challenges the originalists: The method that motivated overturning Roe, applied consistently, means Buckley must go. Never have "We, the People" said billionaires have the right to control our politicians.

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This is a critically important idea that every Democrat should be embracing – at least in the primaries. Hey #DEMS, show us the (lack of SuperPAC) money!

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The Boston Globe agrees: Citizens United did not create SuperPACs, and it is time for the First Circuit to fix that absurd mistake. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/26/o...

This is a brilliant unpacking of the idea that will save us (if we can come to recognize its brilliance quickly enough). youtu.be/LzbJacGGt1o?...

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"A whole civilization will die tonight" is the threat of a war crime. The only way to achieve that result is nuclear. Those charged by the 25th Amendment to police his fitness to serve need to realize this: If they don't act to stop it, they are responsible. buff.ly/qvKA72a

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