The Karsh Institute brings together and builds upon the work of several UVA entities dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy
Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism
Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism
"You don't know what freedom feels like until you almost lose it." —Journalist Maria Ressa
Despite positive Election Day experiences, national narratives play a significant role in shaping voters’ attitudes
The Karsh Institute brings together and builds upon the work of several UVA entities dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy
Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism
"You don't know what freedom feels like until you almost lose it." —Journalist Maria Ressa
Despite positive Election Day experiences, national narratives play a significant role in shaping voters’ attitudes
“The Cooper Center has an outstanding record of supporting regional and local governance across the Commonwealth,” said Melody Barnes, executive director of the Karsh Institute.
Smith will serve one year as the institute’s first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism, curating and participating in programs to highlight challenges facing local media and solutions to connecting Americans with informative, independent journalism.
With help from College Republicans and University Democrats, the Karsh Institute hosted UVA's first “Talking Across Difference Student Dinner” as a bridge-building opportunity for the two student groups.
Yuval Levin was the host of a four-hour web event titled “Conservatives and American Democracy,” co-sponsored by AEI and the University of Virginia Democracy Initiative. Two sessions, each led by UVA professors, explored the past, present and future of right-wing politics.
Members of the Karsh Institute of Democracy’s advisory board at the University of Virginia will meet for the first time since being formed last month.
It also happens to be Jan. 6, the infamous date associated with the 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol
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