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Funding Women’s Human Security: The Interaction of State Domestic Violence Policies and Federal Grants
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Supply Skeptics or Abundance Acolytes? Mayoral Views on the Housing Crisis
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Bringing People Back into American Democracy: Why a People-Centered Approach to Democracy Matters Now
Allen Lab Policy Fellow Christine Slaughter makes the case that democracy must be understood through people’s lived experiences and agency, not just institutions.
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Preparing for the Election Meltdown … or Not
Co-hosts Archon Fung and Stephen Richer weigh conflicting predictions for the 2026 midterms and explore how to safeguard a free and fair election.
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Ash Center Launches New Program on Democracy and the Informed Public
The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School, has announced the launch of a new Program on Democracy and the Informed Public, a major initiative designed to strengthen democratic governance by improving how people access, understand, and use essential information.
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