Rewriting a Constitution: What We Can Learn from Chile

Published: Aug. 31, 2022, 9 a.m.

b"Protestors in Chile fought for a referendum on basic civil rights. And it worked. They achieved what the United States has avoided doing since its foundation: they rewrote the constitution. This new document faces ratification in a few days. And it could become the first constitution in the world to enshrine abortion rights as one of its founding principles. \\n\\nIn this episode, Kate and Jamia talk to some of the folks behind this historic movement. They learn just what goes into rewriting a country\\u2019s legal guide: how to say goodbye to an old model of lawmaking, how to learn from the mistakes of constitutions past, and how to write a new founding document as diverse as the country it\\u2019s meant to serve.\\n\\nIf you\\u2019re looking to take action in the fight for access to reproductive care, head to ActBlue\\u2019s directory to donate directly to reproductive justice groups and abortion funds across the country. ActBlue\\u2019s online fundraising platform is designed to support you as you support others, which is why they\\u2019re trusted by the millions of small-dollar donors who are driving meaningful, people-powered change. So check out ActBlue's directory, and follow @ActBlue on Twitter!"