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250 Years of the American Experiment
Highlighting the Karsh Institute’s news, projects, scholarship, and events around the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
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It’s Been Centuries Since Haiti’s Revolution. It’s Still Paying for It.
For many Haitians, the qualification of their nation's soccer team for the 2026 FIFII World Cup was a moment of unity and victory on a global stage and a part of a sustained struggle against the odds, writes Karsh Institute Academic Director Laurent Dubois.
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Who Draws the Line Online? The Global Fight Over Misinformation
Governments worldwide are increasingly raising urgent questions about how far state power should extend in shaping social media without undermining the democratic freedoms they are trying to protect.
Faith and Democracy in the Digital Age
As religion continues to move online, new voices emerge and old hierarchies shift, with critical implications for democracy.
Civic Cornerstone Fellowship Expands Nationally, Receives Endowment from UVA Parents Program
The Karsh Institute’s fast-growing program is turning structured conversation into a cornerstone of student life across campuses nationwide.