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250 Years of the American Experiment

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.

Our People Our Work

As Americans raise urgent questions about the health and direction of democracy, Democracy360 offered space for civic-minded people to wrestle with tough issues, share diverse perspectives, and imagine new possibilities.

In the News

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News | April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

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.

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News | April 26, 2026

April 26, 2026

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.

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