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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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Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: Congress as a Cornerstone of American Democracy
Speaker Emerita of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks on the important role Congress plays in meeting Americans’ needs.
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As the British occupied cities from Boston to Savannah during the American Revolution, how did the household become a crucial zone of meaning and transformation? Lauren Duval (Karsh Institute fellow) will discuss her new book with Jane Kamensky (Monticello).
Indigenous Democratic Traditions: Arts Workshop
Learn the traditional craft ways of gourd painting, through this hands-on workshop with Deborah Wilkinson.
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The American Revolution: Ordinary Lives in an Extraordinary War
In her new book, Karsh Institute Gibson Fellow Lauren Duval tells the story of the Revolution through the experiences of the civilians living under British occupation.
Visual Journalism on the Front Lines: Truth, Trust, and Democracy
In an era of social media, deepfakes, and shrinking attention spans, images not only convey the news, but also influence public trust and hold power to account.
Civic Cornerstone Fellowship Fosters Dialogue Across Difference
The Karsh Institute of Democracy's signature program strives to turn controversial topics into productive policy discussions.
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Karsh Institute Director Melody Barnes Addresses UVA’s Jefferson Society
The Society hosted Barnes as the first in a series of events for its Distinguished Speaker Series, for which experts in politics, law, and history will discuss the importance of their work.
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