Civic Engagement
At the Ash Center, we’re generating new ideas and insights for the future of civic engagement — everything from voter participation to democratic deliberation.
Our Work
Civil Protest
Protest is the bedrock of democracy. But why do people take to the streets, and how do protestors achieve change? At the Ash Center, we’re working to answer these questions.
Democracy and AI
Understanding the promises and perils that AI holds for the future of our democracy
Democratic Reform
At the Ash Center, we’re working to generate new ideas to reform our democratic institutions for the 21st century.
Electoral College
The Electoral College is a peculiar, centuries-old system for choosing American presidential election winners, leaving many to question: Should we reform or abolish the practice?
Indigenous Governance
When Native nations make their own decisions they consistently outperform external decision-makers. Today, we’re answering the question: How can Indigenous governments exercise their sovereignty for better outcomes across the board?
Multiracial Democracy
Antiracism is a critical building block for a modern, healthy democracy
Sports and Civic Participation
Seeking to explore ways teams can collaborate with election administrators, public officials and voters to promote democratic participation
Restorative Justice
How can we find justice and accountability through truth and reconciliation?