Delegates at the 1965 Constitutional Convention

The Demand for Change: Federal Intervention and the 1965 Constitutional Convention

How did the 1965 Constitutional Convention represent a turning point in Connecticut's commitment to the principle of "one person, one vote" and democratic representation?

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1965 Connecticut Constitution

The Uneven Playing Field: Connecticut’s Representation Before 1965

To what extent does the way we count people determine whether a system of government is fair and representative?

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No to Nazis in Connecticut: Resolving Conflict Through Informed Action

In what ways can a community in a democracy respond when faced with injustice?

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No to Nazis in Connecticut: Southbury Takes a Stand

To what extent can individuals be agents of change in their communities?

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The Problem with “Delinquent Women”: The Connecticut State Farm for Women, 1915-1938

To what extent should individuals, groups, and/or institutions have the power to make decisions about the lives and welfare of others?

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Housing Segregation in Connecticut

In what ways is segregation still practiced in the United States today?

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