How Originalism Killed the Constitution.

The article examines the impact of Antonin Scalia's originalist philosophy on the U.S. Constitution and the process of constitutional amendment. It argues that Scalia's belief that the Constitution is a "dead" document has contributed to a stagnation in the amendment process, with only 27 amendments ratified since its inception, and no significant changes in over 50 years. The piece highlights the historical context of constitutional amendments, the rise of originalism as a judicial philosophy, and the increasing polarization of American politics, particularly surrounding issues like abortion and gun rights. Ultimately, it suggests that the failure to amend the Constitution reflects a broader crisis in American constitutionalism, exacerbated by the politicization of the Supreme Court and the challenges of contemporary governance. [Extracted from the article]