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Coronavirus is challenging some of the most important pillars of democracy
Navigating Elections
Navigating Elections
The Coronavirus has presented new challenges for one of the most important pillars of democracy—voting. States governments are quickly…
Harvard Ash Center
Mar 20, 2020
The Coronavirus Crisis Response Should Point the Way to Long-Term Voting Reform
The Coronavirus Crisis Response Should Point the Way to Long-Term Voting Reform
As election officials, legislatures, and organizations scramble to make plans for the November election, their activity should be a…
Harvard Ash Center
Mar 23, 2020
Getting Counted: The Harvard Community, COVID-19, and the 2020 Census
Getting Counted: The Harvard Community, COVID-19, and the 2020 Census
As Harvard has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic many things have changed on campus, but how the Harvard community should respond to the…
Harvard Ash Center
Mar 25, 2020
Election Meltdown
Election Meltdown
Election law expert Richard Hasen talks about what new challenges coronavirus poses to the 2020 elections
Harvard Ash Center
Mar 26, 2020
Pivoting to a New Electoral Reality
Pivoting to a New Electoral Reality
Ash Center Technology and Democracy Fellow Nick Carter hosts a discussion with experts about building trust online and implementing…
Harvard Ash Center
Apr 1, 2020
A Full Census Count Amidst Pandemic
A Full Census Count Amidst Pandemic
The Ash Center convened an expert panel on Census Day 2020 to discuss how we can achieve a full count as the coronavirus crisis continues
Harvard Ash Center
Apr 1, 2020
American Workers, the American Economy, and the Struggle Against COVID-19
American Workers, the American Economy, and the Struggle Against COVID-19
What impact is COVID-19 having on American workers’ economic security and livelihood?
Harvard Ash Center
Apr 13, 2020
Census Innovations During COVID-19
Census Innovations During COVID-19
Tune into the second part of our virtual census series, held on April 17, 2020, and learn how strategies are pivoting to count America…
Harvard Ash Center
Apr 17, 2020
Elections in a Pandemic: The Crisis Response Should Be Permanent Policy
Elections in a Pandemic: The Crisis Response Should Be Permanent Policy
The best way to keep people safe during this election season is also the best way to maximize participation: give people the widest…
Harvard Ash Center
Apr 20, 2020
COVID-19 Requires More Democracy, Not Less
COVID-19 Requires More Democracy, Not Less
Archon Fung argues in the Boston Review that when our leader’s policies fail us, we must act as leaders ourselves.
Harvard Ash Center
Apr 23, 2020
COVID-19’s Impact on Democracies around the World
COVID-19’s Impact on Democracies around the World
During a virtual event held on April 27th, Academics from countries around the world discussed how COVID-19 is impacting governance and…
Harvard Ash Center
Apr 30, 2020
Fighting for Social Justice in a Pandemic
Fighting for Social Justice in a Pandemic
During a virtual event held on May 6th, social justice leaders and organizers discussed how priorities and tactics have changed in light…
Harvard Ash Center
May 6, 2020
Voting In the Time of COVID-19: Can We Make It Work?
Voting In the Time of COVID-19: Can We Make It Work?
During a virtual event held on May 19th, experts discussed safe elections during COVID-19
Harvard Ash Center
May 21, 2020
Empowering Workers in the Fight Against COVID-19
Empowering Workers in the Fight Against COVID-19
During a virtual event on May 27th, experts discussed proposals to democratize the workplace and empower workers in the time of COVID-19.
Harvard Ash Center
May 27, 2020
How to determine if a business is COVID-19 safe? Create a restaurant-style grading system
How to determine if a business is COVID-19 safe? Create a restaurant-style grading system
Written by Archon Fung, David Weil, and Mary Graham
Harvard Ash Center
Jun 12, 2020
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