democracy

Jun 11, 2024 — Kent District Library

Video—Restoring Faith in Democracy: Election Integrity and Civic Resilience with the Michiganders for Civic Resilience

In this time of extreme political polarization, how might we restore civil discourse, mitigate political violence and assure more accountability from our government and elections?…
Jun 11, 2024 — Kent District Library

Video—Digital Risks to Democracy: Countering Misinformation Online with Paul M. Barrett

Consider the digital risks confronting U.S. elections in 2024 from Paul M. Barrett, deputy director and senior research scholar at the Center for Business and…
Jun 11, 2024 — Kent District Library

Video—The Radical Middle(s): Reconnecting the Frustrated Majority and Reviving our Democratic Republic with Doug Koopman

Hear from Dr. Doug Koopman, senior research fellow and Calvin University professor emeritus, as he presents and analyzes the variety within the nearly 85 percent…
Apr 10, 2024 — Great Decisions

Video—Video archive: Indonesia’s Dangerous Transition with Dan Slater

We welcome Dr. Dan Slater, James Orin Murfin Professor of Political Science; Director, Center for Emerging Democracies, University of Michigan. Despite its large size,…