A watchdog free press, also known as the Fourth Estate, is essential for a healthy democracy. Being informed is a critical part of being an engaged citizen. But in 2024, many Americans disagree about where and what news is accurate;…
Preserving Democracy reached out to PBS reporters in several Super Tuesday states to hear key takeaways from the experts who regularly cover these communities. Here are their findings.
The influx in paperwork created by 'election integrity' activists' requests is straining administration resources
A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy is based on Richard Haass’ best-selling book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens." Through interviews and real-life examples of tenets like 'Be Informed,' 'Reject Violence' and 'Stay Open to Compromise',…
This week we take a deep dive into Florida politics with Steve Mort and Krystel Knowles of NewsNight on Central Florida PBS. We talk contentious counties, redistricting woes, restoring voting rights for felons, and Governor Ron DeSantis’ policies and presidential ambitions. But…
We go in-depth on all the latest election and voting news in the Lone Star State with Houston Public Media Reporter Andrew Schneider, and discuss the latest in voting rights news across the nation with Megan Bellamy, Vice President of…
We sit down with Yale professor Kevin Elliott to discuss possible fixes to make democracy more inclusive and accessible.
The 2023 U.S. Supreme Court case brought a fringe legal theory, the 'independent state legislature theory,' before the nation's highest court.
As new levels of connectivity impact and distort political conversations and participation, experts examine how new media and social media are changing politics and journalism as we know it. “Conflict and upheaval and even violence, I think, go hand in…
“Mobs trying to overturn democratic elections are not necessarily new in American history, but it has happened enough that we have to realize it's a symbol of a problem with democracy,” says Columbia University Eric Foner. “Or, a problem with…