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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…
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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…
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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…
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Election Meltdown

Election Meltdown

Election law expert Richard Hasen talks about what new challenges coronavirus poses to the 2020 elections
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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…
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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
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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
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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.
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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
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