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How Can We Build a Democracy That We All Believe In?
How Can We Build a Democracy That We All Believe In?
Written by Archon Fung, Winthrop Laflin McCormack Professor of Citizenship and Self-Government
Harvard Ash Center
Jan 12, 2021
"Democracies around the world are under stress. In this moment, it is critical to work on the challenges to democracy"
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Tools for Thwarting Voter Disenfranchisement: Ranked Choice Voting and Early Voting
Tools for Thwarting Voter Disenfranchisement: Ranked Choice Voting and Early Voting
How two crucial voting reforms can protect the right to vote for countless Americans
Harvard Ash Center
Apr 22, 2020
A snapshot of how Italians feel today
A snapshot of how Italians feel today
This is the second post in a series authored by Gaia van der Esch based on an article originally posted on the Corriere della Sera. You…
Harvard Ash Center
Nov 4, 2019
Confused (and Happy)
Confused (and Happy)
A snapshot of how Italians feel today
Harvard Ash Center
Nov 4, 2019
States Move Redistricting Reform Forward Despite SCOTUS Ruling
States Move Redistricting Reform Forward Despite SCOTUS Ruling
Voting rights advocates and litigators in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and other key states are fighting against gerrymandering — and…
Harvard Ash Center
Jul 19, 2019
Democracy Reform’s New Day
Democracy Reform’s New Day
To win substantive reforms, our system is overdue for structural reforms. 2018 creates an opening.
Harvard Ash Center
Jan 18, 2019
New York’s Democracy Reform Bill, and the Message It Sends
New York’s Democracy Reform Bill, and the Message It Sends
After decades in which all reforms were stymied, the new legislature enacted sweeping changes to voting laws on its second day in session
Harvard Ash Center
Jan 18, 2019
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The Votes are in for Democracy
The Votes are in for Democracy
In numerous states, voters elected new governors and legislatures and passed ballot measures that can enhance democracy.
Harvard Ash Center
Nov 9, 2018
A Good Night for Small “d” Democracy
A Good Night for Small “d” Democracy
By Archon Fung
Harvard Ash Center
Nov 7, 2018
Can Trump Win the Global Swing States?
Can Trump Win the Global Swing States?
by Niruban Balachandran and Vikram Janardhan
Harvard Ash Center
Oct 25, 2018
Participedia Features Women as Negotiators around the World
Participedia Features Women as Negotiators around the World
By Aliana Woo, Participedia Project
Harvard Ash Center
Sep 10, 2018
170 Years Ago in Seneca Falls New York, Voting Was a Radical Idea
170 Years Ago in Seneca Falls New York, Voting Was a Radical Idea
On July 19th, we celebrated the 170th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention, a gathering that launched a global movement to secure the…
Harvard Ash Center
Jul 26, 2018
Where Will the Newfound Enthusiasm on Redistricting Reform Take Us?
Where Will the Newfound Enthusiasm on Redistricting Reform Take Us?
HKS MPP’18 James Pagano explores the future of redistricting reform.
Harvard Ash Center
Jan 31, 2018
The Inevitable Dissolution of the Commission on Voting Integrity
The Inevitable Dissolution of the Commission on Voting Integrity
Ash Center Senior Practice Fellow in American Democracy Miles Rapoport explains why the Presidential Advisory Commission on Voting…
Harvard Ash Center
Jan 9, 2018
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