Event | November 30, 2023
African American Thought Advancing Democracy
Melvin Rogers (Brown University) and Lawrie Balfour (UVA) examine how thinkers’ “light of faith” was darkened but not extinguished by slavery.
Past Events
Event | November 20, 2023
Co-Opting AI: Origins
Taking a step back to trace the origins of AI and the various inventions and technologies that comprise it.
Event | November 16, 2023
Is Immigration Law Broken?
How polarized politics shape the law and policy of our current immigration system
Event | November 10, 2023
'The Art of Thinking Freely'
Professor Andrew Curran (Wesleyan University), and French professor Philippe Roger (UVA) explore the influential French Enlightenment thinker Denis Diderot.
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Event
| November 9, 2023
Democracy Dialogues: Free Speech at Universities
While freedom of speech is a core tenet of American democracy, it has long been the object of intense controversy. In this “Democracy Dialogues” event, experts take a close look at how free speech relates to academic freedom at universities, examining whether and how to protect all forms of speech on college campuses.
Event
| October 19, 2023
Democracy360
A vibrant exploration of democracy from every angle. The free three-day event brought together thought leaders, journalists, policymakers, scholars, activists, artists, and students in Charlottesville, VA, to imagine how we can collectively shape a thriving democratic future. Learn more and watch featured sessions.
‘The Equity Clinic’: Good Governance at the Local Level
Molly Harlow, Charles Hartgrove, Siri Russell
The Local Government Equity Clinic participants discuss the role of local government in facilitating equity in the community—and what has made the clinic a success.
‘Renegade’ with Adam Kinzinger
Jeffrey Goldberg, Adam Kinzinger
In his recently released book "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in our Divided Country," former congressman Adam Kinzinger tells the inside story of the January 6 Committee, examining the forces that led to the attacks on the Capitol.
Live ‘Crystal Ball’ with Larry Sabato
Jamelle Bouie, Larry Sabato, Tara Setmayer, Sean Trende
Larry Sabato brings together leading political analysts on stage to discuss new insights, emerging trends, and potential outcomes of the 2024 general election.
Women in Print and on Film: 50 Years of Feminism at Home and Abroad
Emily Burrill, Samhita Sunya, Siva Vaidhyanathan, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
Jennifer Weiss-Wolf of "Ms." magazine and UVA cinema expert Samhita Sunya join a live recording of the Karsh Institute’s "Democracy in Danger" podcast. Weiss-Wolf’s work is featured in the new book "50 Years of Ms." Sunya studies film, feminism, and gender dynamics in South Asia and the Middle East.