Anne Gass | All Power is Inherent in the People: A History of Voting Rights in Maine

Voting rights have evolved from the time of Maine's founding to the present day. Which groups were initially excluded from voting rights? Why did it matter? What did it take for these marginalized groups to win the right to vote? How do voting rights continue to evolve in Maine? This talk is accompanied by historic slides and is suitable for a wide range of audiences.