Democracy Initiative

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Ada Ferrer Wins Pulitzer Prize

Congratulations to Ada Ferrer for winning a 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Cuba: An American History. She participated in a conversation about

the book for the Nau Lab’s Touchstones of Democracy series.

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Russian Nuclear Forces on High Alert

Professor Todd Sechser weighs in on potential for Russian nuclear attacks and World War III

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Religion and Democracy on the African Continent

Virtual Conference: Colonial Legacies and Postcolonial Possibilities, May 7 – 8, 2022 | 9 am – 4 pm

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Sometimes we need a reminder that there is humanity in every person – even those we disagree with politically. One Small Step is an opportunity to find community through open minds and open conversation.

We invite you to record a One Small Step interview!

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Congratulations to Ada Ferrer for winning a 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Cuba: An American History. She participated in a conversation about

the book for the Nau Lab’s Touchstones of Democracy series.

Watch the Video Here
Professor Todd Sechser weighs in on potential for Russian nuclear attacks and World War III

Watch here
Virtual Conference: Colonial Legacies and Postcolonial Possibilities, May 7 – 8, 2022 | 9 am – 4 pm

REGISTER HERE

In the Spotlight

One Small Step

Learn more about UVA Democracy Iniative's partnership with StoryCorps One Small Step.

Deliberative Media Lab

Siva Vaidhyanathan writes for The Guardian on recent leaks exposing Facebook and Instagram.

Equity Center

The Equity Center worked with Albemarle County’s Office of Equity and Inclusion to create an Equity Profile anaylizing various conditions across demographic groups and geographic areas that contribute to well-being.

Memory Project

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center selected to recieve the Lee statue, with plans to transform it into a new work of art that will reflect racial justice and inclusion

Democratic Statecraft Lab

How worried should we be about Russia using nuclear weapons? Lab Director Todd Sechser weighs in on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

RELIGION, RACE, AND DEMOCRACY LAB

The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded $199,663 in support of the Religion, Race & Democracy Lab’s forthcoming podcast series on religion and climate change.