Constitution Reform Luncheon Today

Constitution reform advocates are gathering in Birmingham today for the first annual Bailey Thomson Awards Luncheon:

Named for the journalist and educator who founded Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform, the event will honor bright lights of the movement, including the local anti-poverty advocacy group Greater Birmingham Ministries, former Samford University President Thomas Corts, and Lewis Lehe, a Homewood High School graduate who, while still in high school, crafted a hilarious and informative documentary, “It’s a Thick Book,” starring Alabama’s 1901 Constitution.

Alabama native and Pulitzer Prize winner Cynthia Tucker (of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) will provide the keynote address.

Lewis LeheI am glad to have reason again to mention “It’s a Thick Book,” the “hilarious and informative documentary.” While I may not personally use the word “hilarious,” I have said before that I never thought the subject of constitution reform could be as entertaining as it is in the documentary. If you haven’t seen it, I encourage you to seek it out! At this link you may get your own free DVD copy or watch it online (which is not nearly as enjoyable, imo).

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