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Democracy

The authoritarian playbook

Published Oct 30, 2020

Lisel Hintz, who has studied the rise of populism, de-democratization, and authoritarianism in Turkey, sees troubling signs that the U.S. is on a similar path

We must ensure a free, fair, peaceful election

Published Oct 27, 2020

Political scientist Adam Sheingate decries threat of organized violence at the polls: 'This election, we stand on the edge of a precipice'

Investing in public health

Published Oct 26, 2020

America must invest in public health infrastructure rather than private interests if democracy is to be preserved, says physician and health policy expert Joshua Sharfstein

Reawakening our Indigenous roots

Published Oct 23, 2020

U.S. leaders must recommit to the principles of Indigenous leadership to strengthen our democracy, says Allison Barlow, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health

Faith leaders discuss racism, police brutality

Published June 8, 2020

In a panel facilitated by the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore clergy members discuss faith during times of crisis

SNF Agora Institute virtual conversation

Discussion series

The politics of the pandemic

Published March 24, 2020

SNF Agora Institute convenes experts virtually to examine issues related to COVID-19 and its impact on democracy around the world

Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels

Daniels discusses how colleges can better support liberal democracy

Published Jan 10, 2020

Universities play a vital role in fostering democracy and educating citizens, he says, yet many have failed in these essential responsibilities in recent years

Intersession 2020

JHU offers deep dive on democracy

Published Nov 15, 2019

Courses taught by President Ronald J. Daniels, SNF Agora Institute faculty, and visiting experts will allow students to explore issues at the heart of American politics