October 16, 2026
Local government shapes the things that matter most: schools, safety, zoning, transit, and local taxes. Yet many communities see low
Read MoreThe rise of synthetic media and manipulated audio-video has changed the landscape of political communication. As digital tools make it
Read MoreMisinformation and Democratic Trust: What Citizens and Policymakers Can Do Misinformation is a persistent threat to democratic processes and public
Read MoreDemocracy Under Pressure: Practical Steps to Rebuild Trust Democratic systems around the world are facing a convergence of challenges: deepening
Read MorePolitics and the Public Square: How Polarization Shapes Civic Life and What Citizens Can Do Political polarization is more than
Read MorePolitical polarization is one of the most pressing challenges shaping civic life today. When citizens retreat into partisan bubbles, governance
Read MoreGerrymandering and the push for fairer maps: why redistricting matters What is gerrymandering?Gerrymandering is the practice of drawing electoral district
Read MoreHow Social Media Disinformation Undermines Democracy — and What Can Be Done Social media has reshaped political conversation, enabling faster
Read MoreHow Democracies Can Push Back Against Polarization and Misinformation Political polarization and the rapid spread of misinformation are shaping public
Read MorePolitical polarization is shaping how decisions get made at every level of government, from local councils to national legislatures. The
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