The US Midterm Elections: The Voters, Congress, and the Trump Presidency
The 2018 midterm congressional elections may be among the most important elections in American history. Join us to discuss what happened and why, and to consider how the elections will affect the working of government, major issues of public policy, and the ongoing investigations of President Trump and his associates. When: Thursday, November 8th, 6:00 p.m. – […]
A Conversation on Electoral Reform
Join us for public conversation on electoral reform!
A Matter of Confidence: The Inside Story of the Political Battle for BC
RSVP here! April 5th, 5-6:30 p.m.
Challenges to Democracy
The spread of democracy has been driven by a struggle for freedom and opportunities for human flourishing, and yet democratic institutions based on full and inclusive citizenship face a variety of global challenges.
Digital Threats to Democracy
Digital Threats to Democratic Elections: How Foreign Actors Use Digital Techniques to Undermine Democracy
Fake news still making headlines…
but we’re learning more about how online misinformation works. Read more.
Linda Farthing: Evo’s Bolivia – Nov. 29th
November 29, 2017, 12:00-1:30pm
Alberto Olvera: Crisis of representation
Alberto Olvera – Crisis of representation, deficits in stateness, and regime crises in Latin America: the case of Mexico When: October 12, from 12:30 – 2:00 pm Where: Buchanan B315 RSVP to Max.Cameron@ubc.ca You are welcome to attend a lecture by a distinguished colleague from Mexico, Alberto Olvera, from the Universidad Veracruzana, who will be […]
William Bianco: Unified Government Without Governance under the Trump Presidency
August 2nd – RSVP here! Talk by William Bianco (Indiana University)