Historian Iris de Rode is working to shed light on the European alliances and ideas that helped fuel American independence.
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.
The University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy has announced the 2025 edition of its biennial event Democracy360 where VPM will serve as the event’s distribution partner. VPM will provide coverage of the event taking place from Oct. 15-17 in Charlottesville.
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September 3, 2025
From marquee conversations and exclusive previews to participatory debates and working sessions, UVA’s flagship democracy gathering invites the public to engage in shaping America’s future.
With new support from Wake Forest University’s Educating Character Initiative, the Civic Cornerstone Fellowship enters its second year with momentum.
There is a growing tension between congressional and executive authority over tariffs, a conflict with deep constitutional roots and real-world economic impact.
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The Karsh Institute of Democracy’s signature biennial gathering returns to Charlottesville this October.
A UVA law professor explains why this phrase is so important to democracy, and how its definition is harder to pin down than you might think.
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PBS will premiere a new one-hour special, "A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America," hosted by Melody Barnes and Jeffrey Rosen, on Monday, November 24, 2025, immediately following Ken Burns’ six-part documentary series "The American Revolution."