2006-2007 A More Perfect Union: To Establish Justice
The four books and one film included in this series were chosen to remind us of our early founders’ commitment to a fair and accessible legal system. They also raise relevant questions about the roles that both elected officials and common citizens must play in the quest to bring about the oft-mentioned but painfully elusive American ideal of “justice for all.”
What does justice mean to us as a nation? As individuals? What did the Founding Fathers mean when they wrote that government should “establish Justice”? How have the many struggles against injustice, and for justice, shaped our nation’s history? When and how do we choose to stand up against injustice in our lives?
Click HERE for a list of scholars who are interested in facilitating discussion for A More Perfect Union discussion group
Click HERE for a “To Establish Justice” application
Resources and background information about the film Red Hook Justice (a part of this series) are provided by Wisconsin Public Television and Independent Lens
For more information, contact Jessica Becker, 608-263-3155.