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WEBSep 4, 2024 — The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation develops ideas and fosters practices for equal and inclusive, multiracial, and multiethnic democracy and self-governance. From expanding voting access to developing new strategies for antiracist organizational change, we tackle the most pressing issues facing democracy and …
Research & Resources - Ash Center
WEBAug 5, 2024 — Research & Resources – Ash Center. Through our books, case studies, journal articles, papers, and surveys, the Ash Center is home to some of the world’s most advanced research and publications on issues related to democratic governance and self-governance. To explore all research authored by Ash Center faculty, please visit the.
About - Ash Center
WEBAbout – Ash Center. The mission of the Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation is to develop ideas and foster practices for equal and inclusive, multi-racial and multi-ethnic democracy and self-government. The Ash Center believes that diverse perspectives are paramount to better understanding and addressing real-world ...
Programs - Ash Center
WEBThe Innovations in Government Program was one of the world’s premier academic entities for recognizing and promoting excellence in the public sector and fostering innovative policy solutions to the 21st-century challenges of governing. The Innovations in American Government Awards, which recognized hundreds of public-sector programs for ...
AI and the 2024 Elections - Ash Center
WEBMay 29, 2024 — In 2024, a record number of voters will head to the polls. Elections are scheduled to take place in at least 64 countries, collectively representing approximately 49% of the global population. And this year, there’s a noteworthy new development: emerging AI technologies, which have the potential to impact electoral processes and outcomes in a ...
Civic Engagement - Ash Center
WEBFeb 28, 2024 — Civic engagement — from voting to volunteering — is the engine that drives democracy forward. Robust citizen participation at every level of government provides the feedback that democratic systems require to be responsive and productive. But what happens when people are systemically shut out of …
News and Analysis - Ash Center
WEBSep 20, 2024 — News & Analysis – Ash Center. Read the latest news, commentary, and analysis from the Ash Center. 1. Never in American history has a party shifted course as quickly and effectively as the Democratic Party did this summer. The rapid transition from Biden to Harris has left many wondering: Was this process truly democratic?
Democracy and AI - Ash Center
WEBSep 13, 2024 — Democracy and AI – Ash Center. Understanding the promises and perils that AI holds for the future of our democracy. The proliferation of artificial intelligence has the potential to upend our democracy — for better or worse. AI tools could allow for new forms of participation while at the same time facilitating the spread of misinformation.
Democratic Reform - Ash Center
WEBSep 20, 2024 — Many of our most basic democratic institutions, from the Electoral College to Congress itself, were born in the eighteenth century when American democracy and America looked markedly different than today. At the Ash Center, we’re working to modernize and reform these institutions for a healthy 21st-century democracy. As political polarization continues to test the strength of even our most ...
Issue Areas – Ash Center
WEBIssue Areas – Ash Center. Antiracism is a critical building block for a modern, healthy democracy. At the Ash Center, we’re generating new ideas and insights for the future of civic engagement — everything from voter participation to democratic deliberation. Protest is the bedrock of democracy. But why do people take to the streets, and ...