The Bill of Rights: Blueprint for Freedom

Americans broadly agree that the Bill of Rights provides citizens with fundamental protections against tyranny. At the same time, liberals and conservatives have at times radically different understandings of the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights. This presentation will draw on historical understandings and Supreme Court opinions to map out those differences.

Luigi Bradizza, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in politics from the University of Dallas. He is a professor of political science and the chair of the department of political science and international relations at Salve Regina University. He has published several scholarly articles and book chapters on American political thought and political philosophy. He is the author of “Richard T. Ely’s Critique of Capitalism.”