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 Resistance
The Ash Center examines how civil resistance harnesses nonviolent collective action to challenge injustice, drive democratic change, and inform research on strengthening institutions and promoting accountability.
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 and AI
Understanding the promises and perils that AI holds for the future of our democracy
Institutional Reforms
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.
Protest and Dissent
Our team explores how protest and dissent serve as vital forces in democratic societies, shaping public discourse, advancing social change, and informing scholarly research on civic participation and institutional accountability.
Restorative Justice
How can we find justice and accountability through truth and reconciliation?
Sports and Civic Participation
Seeking to explore ways teams can collaborate with election administrators, public officials and voters to promote democratic participation