As religion continues to move online, new voices emerge and old hierarchies shift, with critical implications for democracy.
The Karsh Institute’s fast-growing program is turning structured conversation into a cornerstone of student life across campuses nationwide.
Two UVA experts explore how emergency claims function and what the Constitution says about presidential authority over voting.
What does it take to prepare Americans to participate meaningfully in their democracy? Experts examine how civic education can help cultivate knowledge, judgment, and civic virtue—starting at a young age.
For decades, Congress has given up its constitutional authority to declare war, moving power toward the executive branch and raising questions about legality and core democratic principles.
In her new book, Karsh Institute Gibson Fellow Lauren Duval tells the story of the Revolution through the experiences of the civilians living under British occupation.
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.
As President Trump considers invoking this statute of last resort, and some members of Congress and White House advisers urge him to do so, experts examine the law’s history and what domestic troop deployment could mean.
Between free expression and the values of a diverse society lies a contested space that shapes accountability and democratic participation.
The Karsh Institute of Democracy is leading a yearlong effort to connect the nation’s founding ideals to the challenges and responsibilities of democracy today.