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Democracy360 Convenes Thousands for Three Days of Bold Ideas and Engaging Conversation
At the Karsh Institute’s signature biennial gathering, participants turned ideas into action, connecting across generations and perspectives to confront democracy’s challenges and to imagine its future.
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Art
The American Revolution was fought not just with muskets but also through works of art that articulated revolutionary ideals. Zara Anishanslin (University of Delaware) will join Douglas Fordham (UVA Art) to discuss her book "The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution."
Taxes
How have debates over taxation shaped American history and its democracy? Vanessa Williamson (Brookings) discusses her new book with Justene Hill Edwards, UVA associate professor of history.
Religion
What is the role of religion in public life and how has religious thought given shape to American democracy and religious freedom? Jerome Copulsky (Georgetown University) and Adam Jortner (Auburn University) will discuss their new books in a conversation with Nichole Flores (UVA Religion).
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As Thanksgiving arrives, some UVA students are approaching this year’s holiday gatherings differently. Instead of dreading difficult conversations, they’ve been preparing for them through the Karsh Institute of Democracy’s Civic Cornerstone Fellowship.
news.virginia.edu
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'A More Perfect Union'
Karsh Institute Executive Director Melody Barnes served as co-moderator for a PBS conversation about how America's founding principles remain relevant to governance today.
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Does Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation Signal a Split in Trump’s MAGA Camp?
CBC spoke with Karsh Institute Executive Director Melody Barnes and NPR’s Tamara Keith about Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from U.S. Congress and the release of the Epstein files.
www.cbc.ca