Additional Resource
Storytelling Pathways to Civics Engagement
Watch Roadtrip Nation’s Living Civics documentary and hear from leading universal civic learning experts on the power of narrative for civic engagement.
Democracy 250
Examining the evolution of American democracy and prospective pathways for democratic governance and reform on the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Democracy 250 brings together research, events, and expert commentary to mark the 250th anniversary of democracy in the United States.
Drawing on insights from faculty and affiliates, this collection explores the evolution of democratic institutions, contemporary democratic challenges, and the opportunities for democratic renewal ahead.
Explore Harvard in 1776
The “Harvard in 1776” project is a public history initiative by Harvard University’s History Department that explores the university’s role in the American Revolution and commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary through research, events, and local historical storytelling.
Commentary
Allen Lab Fellow Spotlight: Why a People-Centered Approach to American 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.