Be a Good Citizen. Tips from Diplomat Richard Haass
Author and diplomat Richard Haass shares his quick “Haass Takes” on the 10 essential obligations of citizens that can help to heal a divided country and preserve American democracy.
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Dear America
Written and directed by Molly Smith, “Dear America” is a short film that explores the student perspective of gun violence. It was written when Smith herself was in high school.
The Cycle of Litter
Oh, the places it'll go. Discover how ocean pollution affects coastal communities and fisherman in Amanda Ho's short film.
What is Democracy? A Lyrical Explanation
Created by students and applicable to all of us, "Democracy - A Musical Production" explains the core tenants of democracy — with the help of a hip-hop beat and sharp…
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Let History Be A Guide
Emotional responses after the 2024 elections are understandable, but they don’t begin to tell the whole story of what happened, why it happened, or what will happen next. Can history…
Our American Elections Mosaic
10,000 election jurisdictions oversee the races for more than 500,000 elected officials, from president to sheriff. It is a daunting task that’s become even more so in some localities in…
Deepfakes
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Be a Good Citizen. Tips from Diplomat Richard Haass
Author and diplomat Richard Haass shares his quick “Haass Takes” on the 10 essential obligations of citizens that can help to heal a divided country and preserve American democracy.
Laws protecting the monarchy continue to undermine Thailand’s democratic hopes
This week, Thailand’s Constitutional Court unravels the electoral will of the people.
Public records requests create challenges for North Carolina’s election system, workers
The influx in paperwork created by 'election integrity' activists' requests is straining administration resources
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