French politician Raphaël Glucksmann's controversial call for the return of the Statue of Liberty highlights growing tensions.

The Statue of Liberty stands as one of the most recognizable symbols of American freedom and democracy worldwide. Formally ...

A French politician suggested the two countries no longer share the values that inspired the gift more than a century ago.

Donald Trump signed an order mandating the reduction of activities of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), ...

But for those looking for some glimmer of hope, it’s also true that it’s likely too early to be so pessimistic about the prospect of American democracy’s survival. There are clear signs that ...

During the 1830s, Tocqueville was struck by what he saw as a unique and essential relationship between the country’s dominant religion, American Protestantism, and democracy. As Salamanca told ...

Mr. Trump and his MAGA supporters are intent on dismantling democracy and erecting a nationalist authoritarian state. The America we knew is no longer. But do not bet against the American people.

American democracy is more resilient than you might think.

Since his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump has posed a serious threat to American democracy. From the start, he refused to commit to accepting election results. As president, he routinely ...

Should you wish to enquire about an accommodation, please contact our events team at info@ash.harvard.edu prior to the event. The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation develops ideas and ...

Navy Capt. Richard Stratton, who survived six brutal years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, was quietly laid to rest last month in his hometown of Quincy, MA. He was 93. He was an authentic ...

They even picked an eagle for their national symbol. But it had to be Rome ... leading many to ask if this is American democracy’s darkest hour. One-man show A month into his second term ...