John Dinan
John Dinan is a professor of politics and international affairs at Wake Forest University. He writes an annual review of state constitutional developments for the Book of the States.
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Contributions
Virginia’s Constitution: An Influential and Resurgent Declaration of Rights
The state’s supreme court has recently interpreted the constitution to provide stronger protections for rights than are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Constitutional Amendment Processes in the 50 States
States offer multiple paths for amending their constitutions, which are much easier to change than the federal Constitution.