The Alturas Institute Presents
“Toward a More Perfect Union”
Civics 101 for a Renewed, Engaged and Energetic Citizenry Looking to Make a Difference: America’s Constitutional Government
Seven live sessions. One clear understanding of how our Constitution was built to work.
Join constitutional scholar Dr. David Adler on Zoom for seven weekly programs. Each evening opens with a 45-minute talk and ends with 45 minutes of your questions. Bring your curiosity, your concerns and your friends.
7 weekly sessions · Live on Zoom · 90 minutes each
Dates and times: coming soon (January 2027)
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All 7 live Zoom sessions
Live Q&A with Dr. Adler every week
Session recordings
Every essay and column by Dr. Adler
All 12 Sun Valley 2026 session recordings
This short course in Civics 101, intends to introduce and re-introduce the citizenry to constitutional fundamentals at a time when many Americans, stunned by governmental actions that have undermined the Constitution and the rule of law, are eager to reclaim their government and ground it in the values and principles of the Constitution. A serious effort to restore constitutional governance necessarily begins with a review of the principles on which our nation was founded. It is from that point that We the People can engage in a meaningful dialogue on ways to advance our nation toward a More Perfect Union.
This short course will consist of seven weekly programs, featuring a 45-minute talk, followed by a 45-minute Q & A period, providing an opportunity to raise questions and concerns about the topic at hand.
The seven sessions
About Dr. David Adler
David Gray Adler is President of The Alturas Institute, a non-profit organization created to promote the Constitution, gender equality, and civic education. A recipient of teaching, writing and civic awards, Adler has lectured nationally and internationally, and published widely, on the Constitution, presidential power and the Bill of Rights. He is the author of six books, including, most recently, The War Power in an Age of Terrorism, as well as more than 100 scholarly articles in the leading journals of his field. He is currently writing a book on the landmark Supreme Court decision in Reed v. Reed, which had its origins in Idaho and transformed the law for American women.
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