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50 Constitutions
The 50 Constitutions Project is a landmark effort to document and digitize the full history of every state constitution in the United States—many for the first time in an accessible format.
News | November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025
Politics, Demographic Shifts, and Legal Battles Shape a New Era of Redistricting
How a wave of new rulings, population changes, and partisan clashes are redrawing electoral maps nationwide.
News | November 21, 2025
November 21, 2025
Gen Z and Millennials Turn to Collaboration as the Path to Better Governance
Rejecting rigid party labels, young officials work together to address real needs and restore public trust.
News | November 20, 2025
November 20, 2025
Investing in Democracy: Funders Turn to the Karsh Institute for Real-World Solutions
The Karsh Institute is earning the confidence of funders across the country who rely on its evidence-based programs and research to inform effective solutions.
News | October 27, 2025
October 27, 2025
Democracy and Capitalism—in Tension Since Colonial America
In a new book, a multidisciplinary group of distinguished scholars explore the vibrant historical debate over whether democracy and capitalism can and should coexist in the United States.
News | October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025
Democracy360 Convenes Thousands for Three Days of Bold Ideas and Engaging Conversation
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.
News | September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
Democracy360: Imagining the Next 250 Years of American Democracy
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.
News | September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025
Storytelling, Sound, and the Soul of Democracy
Democracy360 speakers Beth Macy and Mike Ellison explore the critical relationship between democracy and the arts.
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Election 2024 National Survey
To better understand voter experiences and attitudes, UVA professors conducted a two-wave national survey before and after Election Day 2024. The findings highlight both deep partisan divides and areas of common experience.
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Virginia Local News Ecosystem Study
There is a strong connection between robust local journalism ecosystems and a healthy democracy. This study is a first step toward understanding the complex and dynamic information ecosystem in Virginia.