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Wisconsin as America's Laboratory of Democracy

Special | 1h 12m 42s

Learn about the history of Wisconsin politics.

James Conant, a professor in the Department of Public and International Affairs at George Mason University, delves into the history of politics in Wisconsin. Conant discusses the rise of the progressive movement and talks about the issues that were excluded from the state constitution.

09/17/2008 | Rating TV-G

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Wisconsin as America's Laboratory of Democracy

Special | 1h 12m 42s

James Conant, a professor in the Department of Public and International Affairs at George Mason University, delves into the history of politics in Wisconsin. Conant discusses the rise of the progressive movement and talks about the issues that were excluded from the state constitution.

09/17/2008 | Rating TV-G

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