Democratic Governance
Making Democracy Count
"Democracies around the world are under stress. In this moment, it is critical to work on the challenges to democracy."
Archon Fung
-
Universal Civic Duty Voting
In a new Ash Center report, authors ask, what would happen if everyone was required to vote?
Mobilizing Voters On and Off-Line
2019-20 Technology and Democracy Fellow Laura Miller discusses how to form critical relationships with new voters
Black Lives, Protest, and Democracy
Leading scholars and practitioners discuss protests, their place in the long fight for social justice, and democracy in America
-
2020-2021 Technology and Democracy Fellows
Meet the seven emerging leaders committed to using technology and digital tools to help strengthen our democratic institutions
Understanding the Electoral College's Survival
Alex Keyssar writes that resistance to eliminating the unpopular institution has long been connected to the idea of white supremacy
Democracy and Justice During Pandemic
This virtual discussion series explores the novel challenges that the pandemic poses for justice and democracy
Harvard Votes Challenge
Building a Civic Culture on Campus
Launched in 2018 by the Ash Center and Institue of Politics, Harvard Votes Challenge is a nonpartisan initiative that strives to build a civic culture at Harvard University by increasing voter registration and participation among students, staff, and faculty. Join the Challenge in advance of the 2020 election.