2023 Highlights
In 2023, UVA's Karsh Institute of Democracy focused on defending against threats to democracy while simultaneously studying and invigorating its institutions, practices, and cultural underpinnings.
In 2023, UVA's Karsh Institute of Democracy focused on defending against threats to democracy while simultaneously studying and invigorating its institutions, practices, and cultural underpinnings.
Jessica Harris founded a nonprofit youth theater at age 16. Now she's at the Equity Center working on initiatives focused on arts and equity
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The heads of Virginia’s colleges and universities, as well as Karsh Institute Executive Director Melody Barnes, gathered as part of a statewide summit to foster free expression.
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“I’m naturally one who tries to build consensus,” said Karsh Institute Executive Director Melody Barnes. “In trying to move something forward, I recognize that you have to give up some things to gain some things. Being either an advocate or a negotiator is a false choice.”
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Tara K. Miller from the Repair Lab at the Karsh Institute of Democracy writes about the most common human threats to wildlife, and methods to reduce harm.
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"[Coal dust] rides in on the trains that pass by daily, settling on our church grounds, our homes, and even the playgrounds where our kids should play without worry," writes Karsh Institute's practitioner-in-residence Lathaniel Kirts in the Virginian-Pilot.
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A new state study assesses potential health risks associated with coal dust in the area. But residents are skeptical it will lead to change, including the Karsh Institute's Repair Lab practitioners-in-residence Malcolm Jones and Lathaniel Kirts.
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The Karsh Institute's Repair Lab hosts a podcast exploring how the ocean is Norfolk's greatest ally and worst enemy.
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An edited and condensed transcript of a conversation Kinzinger had with The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg on stage at the Karsh Institute's Democracy360 ideas festival.
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A Democracy360 session about constructive dialogue leaves a lasting impact on Sweet Briar student Bivushi Timilsina.
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