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.
Times Opinion convened a panel to weigh in on the Commonwealth's race for governor, including Karsh Institute Practitioner Fellow Sally Hudson.
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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.
October 20, 2025
From law and institutions to empathy and understanding, the final day of Democracy360 showcased how shared stories can shape the next 250 years of American democracy.
October 17, 2025
Respectful, open dialogue is critical in a healthy democracy. And on Day 2 of Democracy360, that concept ran throughout.
Democracy360 is back in Charlottesville this week, bringing together leaders, scholars, journalists and community members for three days of discussion on the state of democracy.
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The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy hosts its flagship democracy gathering this week.
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October 15, 2025
Day one of Democracy360 highlighted the power of collaboration, from participatory music and community dialogue to higher education partnerships advancing democracy nationwide.
The Bowdoin Conversation Fellowship at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, is modeled after the Karsh Institute's Civic Cornerstone Fellowship, which regularly draws hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds and with a diverse range of views and experiences for a monthly series of conversations.
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As Americans raise urgent questions about the health and direction of democracy, the Karsh Institute’s signature event brings together voices from a variety of perspectives to confront these questions, wrestle with competing ideas, and envision a democracy strong enough to thrive for generations to come.
Democracy360 speakers Beth Macy and Mike Ellison explore the critical relationship between democracy and the arts.