Our inaugural Democracy360 convened over 3,000 thought leaders, journalists, policymakers, scholars, activists, artists, and students of all ages to explore how we can collectively shape a thriving democratic future. A special thank you to The Atlantic for serving as the official media partner of Democracy360 and to VPM for partnering with us on event streaming.
Featured Speakers
Featured Events
A Global Imperative: Free Press, Free Flow of Ideas
Michael Abramowitz, Susan B. Glasser, Amna Nawaz, Michael Powell
Vibrant societies and healthy democracies rely on the free flow of ideas, but ensuring a free press is a constant struggle. For this session, a panel of journalists and experts explores the state of freedom of the press in the United States and around the world—and what it means for the future of democracy.
President’s Council on UVA-Community Partnerships: Anchor Institutions as Civic Participants
Ben Allen, Harold Folley, Pace Lochte, Cristine Nardi, James E. Ryan, Ridge Schuyler
Panelists discuss how the University of Virginia has worked collaboratively to address key challenges to civic participation, including housing, workforce development, educational opportunities, and access to health care.
Women in Print and on Film: 50 Years of Feminism at Home and Abroad
Emily Burrill, Samhita Sunya, Siva Vaidhyanathan, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
Jennifer Weiss-Wolf of "Ms." magazine and UVA cinema expert Samhita Sunya join a live recording of the Karsh Institute’s "Democracy in Danger" podcast. Weiss-Wolf’s work is featured in the new book "50 Years of Ms." Sunya studies film, feminism, and gender dynamics in South Asia and the Middle East.
Announcements
Democracy360: More Events, More Speakers
Sep 21, 2023
The Karsh Institute announces full Democracy360 program and welcomes VPM as streaming partner.
The Karsh Institute of Democracy will host Democracy360 in Charlottesville from Oct. 19-21, bringing together journalists, policymakers, scholars and students to explore the biggest challenges facing democracy today.
The free three-day event features an impressive lineup of speakers and The Atlantic as the official media partner.