As the high court begins a new term next month, a UVA scholar is researching how the specific language used to explain its decisions influences public understanding.
A subcommittee of the Virginia General Assembly invited researchers to examine what would happen if the Commonwealth aligned its voting calendar with federal elections.
Drawn from across schools and disciplines, these fellows are united by a shared focus on democracy’s most pressing questions.
Four thought leaders from different fields are working with us to examine what keeps American democracy going—and how we can make it stronger.
A report prepared for the Virginia General Assembly’s Joint Subcommittee to Study the Consolidation and Scheduling of General Elections in Virginia by UVA's Karsh Institute of Democracy.
A Karsh Institute fellowship for K–12 educators is exploring how civic learning can prepare students for democratic life.
As the nation marks 250 years of independence, a landmark project is making the constitutional history of all 50 states accessible in one searchable resource.
A message from the Karsh Institute's executive director.
Historian Iris de Rode is working to shed light on the European alliances and ideas that helped fuel American independence.
More Perfect announced a new partnership with the Karsh Institute to advance local journalism and strengthen civic education and engagement on college campuses nationwide.