Jill Lepore

Jill Lepore is a Harvard historian known for her work on American history and the US Constitution. She is currently newsworthy due to her commentary on the state of American politics and society. Recent articles highlight her concerns about the weaponization of the US Constitution in political power struggles and the potential for the US to become increasingly divided. She views social media as detrimental to humanity and criticizes Donald Trump's governing style as "raw violence." Lepore's comprehensive constitutional history, "We The People," aims to illustrate the evolution of the nation's founding principles. Her insights are relevant given the current political climate and ongoing debates about the interpretation and application of the Constitution.