Public trust in government institutions and faith in democracy itself have eroded over six decades. Why has this happened, and what can we do about it?
Matthew Continetti of the American Enterprise Institute shares his insights about the pressures that have shaped conservative thought and the conflicts between a desire for mainstream acceptance and the pull of extremism and populism.
Michele Norris delivers UVA's 2025 Community MLK Celebration keynote address, followed by a discussion with Melody Barnes, executive director of UVA’s Karsh Institute of Democracy.
James Davison Hunter, author of Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America’s Political Crisis, explores the intricate relationship between democracy and the principles of solidarity in our increasingly polarized world.
Former Representative Will Hurd of Texas' 23rd congressional district joins UVA politics professor Jennifer Lawless to reflect on the important role Congress plays in meeting Americans’ needs.
A critical discussion about the deep entanglement of AI systems with the perennial dream of data-driven cars and autonomous mobility.
An in-depth discussion about the dynamics of misinformation and its far-reaching implications for American democracy.
How are the events of 2020 still shaping our debates and culture in 2024?
Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) and Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) discuss the current climate of political polarization in the United States, how we can foster healthy debate that leads to a stronger democracy, and the role that states can play in setting an example of respectful disagreement and constructive dialogue.
UVA students answer the prompt “Tell the story of a hero of our American democracy" in front of a live audience and a panel of judges that includes former White House speechwriters.