The Constitution Project

What The Constitution Project does

The Constitution Project is a non-profit initiative of the Project On Government Oversight (POGO), a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the District of Columbia. It produces analyses, commentaries, fact sheets, reports, and policy advocacy focused on constitutional principles, civil liberties, separation of powers, executive privilege, surveillance law, and checks and balances. It conducts original research and convenes expertise with outside scholars and counsel.

The initiative operates without commercial products or services and does not sell or license technology; its revenue model rests entirely on charitable contributions and donations, with no disclosed pricing or per-unit revenue mechanics. There is no proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capability, software product, or API offering; the intellectual output is delivered as content distributed freely.

Its distribution relies on a multi-channel content-marketing apparatus: the POGO website, six distinct email newsletters, three podcasts, and an active presence across at least six social media platforms including newer venues such as Bluesky. Audience reach spans policymakers, journalists, legal professionals, advocacy organizations, and the U.S. general public. The initiative also conducts direct advocacy through policy letters and expert Congressional testimony. Notable collaborations include co-authorship of the 2025 updated edition of 'When Congress Comes Calling: The Limits of Executive Privilege' with Jenner & Block and former Congressional Research Service specialist Mort Rosenberg.

Name

The Constitution Project

Legal name

The Project On Government Oversight Inc.

Website

https://constitutionproject.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Constitution Project is a non-profit initiative within the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) that produces constitutional analyses, policy advocacy, and educational content serving U.S. policymakers, journalists, legal professionals, advocacy organizations, and the general public.

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Product category

Government Accountability and Policy Advocacy

akta.pro primary industry

Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ), Human Rights Monitoring, Documentation & Advocacy (BPADAGAK)

Keywords

• Constitutional policy advocacy
• Government oversight research
• Civil liberties analysis
• Government accountability
• Checks and balances

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Constitution Project is a non-profit initiative of the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) that produces analyses, commentaries, fact sheets, reports, and congressional testimonies examining constitutional matters including separation of powers, executive privilege, civil liberties, surveillance law (FISA), the Insurrection Act, and war powers. All materials are provided free of charge to policymakers, journalists, legal professionals, and the public, and are funded through charitable donations and grants.

Product overview

The Constitution Project is an initiative focused on constitutional issues and civil liberties within the Project On Government Oversight (POGO). It does not operate as a product or technology company, but rather as a policy and advocacy initiative that produces analyses, commentaries, fact sheets, and reports examining constitutional matters including separation of powers, executive privilege, civil liberties, surveillance law (FISA), and the Insurrection Act.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• The Constitution Project: A project within POGO focused on constitutional principles, checks and balances, civil liberties, and protecting democratic institutions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jenner & BlockcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Jenner & Block collaborated with POGO and Mort Rosenberg to produce the 2025 updated edition of 'When Congress Comes Calling: The Limits of Executive Privilege', a comprehensive guide to congressional oversight.
• Mort RosenbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMort Rosenberg, a former specialist in American constitutional law with the Congressional Research Service, co-authored the report 'When Congress Comes Calling: The Limits of Executive Privilege' with POGO staff and Jenner & Block.

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): The ACLU is a large, well-established nonprofit focused on defending and preserving civil liberties and constitutional rights in the U.S. It is a broad incumbent compared to The Constitution Project, operating across litigation, advocacy, and public education with significantly more resources.
• Public Citizen: Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that works on government accountability, corporate responsibility, and democratic participation. It is a broad incumbent in the government accountability space with overlapping oversight and advocacy work.

Direct peers

• Brennan Center for Justice: The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute at NYU School of Law that works on democracy, justice, and constitutional issues. It is a direct peer because it produces constitutional analysis, policy research, and advocacy similar to The Constitution Project's work on checks and balances.
• Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW): CREW is a nonprofit government watchdog that uses legal tools, investigations, and advocacy to combat corruption and promote ethics and accountability. It is a direct peer operating in the same government accountability and oversight space as POGO/Constitution Project.
• National Constitution Center: The National Constitution Center is a nonprofit constitutional education and civic engagement institution that educates the public about the Constitution through content, programs, and resources. It is a direct peer in constitutional education and public-facing commentary.
• Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a nonpartisan nonprofit coalition of lawyers working to protect civil rights through litigation, advocacy, and public education. It is a direct peer because it engages in constitutional advocacy and civil liberties protection similar to The Constitution Project.

Emerging players

• Center for Democracy & Technology: The Center for Democracy & Technology is a nonprofit that works to preserve democratic values and civil liberties in the digital age, including constitutional issues related to surveillance and technology. It is an emerging player with partial overlap in civil liberties and constitutional policy work.
• Fix the Court: Fix the Court is a nonpartisan advocacy group focused on the U.S. Supreme Court and federal judiciary ethics and reform. It is an emerging player with partial overlap in constitutional reform and checks and balances advocacy.
• Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): The EFF is a nonprofit civil liberties organization focused on digital rights, free speech, and privacy in the digital age. It is an emerging player with partial overlap in constitutional and civil liberties advocacy, particularly on surveillance and due process issues.
• Sunlight Foundation: The Sunlight Foundation is a nonprofit that promotes transparency and accountability in government through open data and policy work. It is an emerging player with partial overlap in government oversight and accountability advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/pogowatchdog

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Profiles1 record

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