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250 Years of the American Experiment
Highlighting the Karsh Institute’s news, projects, scholarship, and events around the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Why the 2023 Women’s World Cup could be a watershed moment for women’s soccer
With typically dominant teams including the U.S. and Germany making early exits from the tournament, some sports experts are saying this marks a new era in women’s soccer.
chronicleslive.com
The ‘Sioux Chef’ Brings Earthy Eating to Grounds
Lakota chef Sean Sherman encourages UVA community to learn about and eat more of the food that comes from the land beneath their feet.
news.virginia.edu
Events
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: Congress as a Cornerstone of American Democracy
Speaker Emerita of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks on the important role Congress plays in meeting Americans’ needs.
Taxes
How have debates over taxation shaped American history and its democracy? Vanessa Williamson (Brookings) discusses her new book with Justene Hill Edwards, UVA associate professor of history.
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Becoming Good Citizens Requires Practice—and We All Need To Do Our Reps
As part of a panel discussion with the George W. Bush Institute, Karsh Institute Executive Director Melody Barnes shared how the Institute is helping students build the skills and dispositions to engage across difference.
www.bushcenter.org
It’s Been Centuries Since Haiti’s Revolution. It’s Still Paying for It.
For many Haitians, the qualification of their nation's soccer team for the 2026 FIFII World Cup was a moment of unity and victory on a global stage and a part of a sustained struggle against the odds, writes Karsh Institute Academic Director Laurent Dubois.
www.nytimes.com
Who Draws the Line Online? The Global Fight Over Misinformation
Governments worldwide are increasingly raising urgent questions about how far state power should extend in shaping social media without undermining the democratic freedoms they are trying to protect.
Faith and Democracy in the Digital Age
As religion continues to move online, new voices emerge and old hierarchies shift, with critical implications for democracy.