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Crowd Counting Consortium – Data on Pro-Israeli and Pro-Palestinian Protests in the U.S.
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From City Hall to the streets of Boston, Maya Alper MPP’24 highlights service delivery’s role in promoting democracy
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Democracy Paradox: When Democracy Breaks Mini-Series
The Ash Center is pleased to announce the launch of a new podcast mini-series in cooperation with Democracy Paradox around the newly released When Democracy Breaks: Studies in Democratic Erosion and Collapse, from Ancient Athens to the Present Day.
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Elections and Voting Summer Reading List
A collection of must-reads curated by Ash Center’s Tova Wang showcases new ideas and efforts to build a more inclusive democracy in the US.
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Freddy Guevara MC/MPA 2024 is not giving up on the global struggle for democracy
Imprisoned and now exiled for his opposition to the Venezuelan government, Guevara is working to stem the growing tide of authoritarianism.