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HFG Launches Initiative on Political Violence
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation is launching the Violence, Politics & Democracy initiative to explore the causes of political violence and identify ways to reduce threats against democratic institutions and principles. Through research, convenings, and publications, the Foundation will draw on and seek to advance understanding of antidemocratic threats in the United States and other mature democracies.
Thomas Main Discusses Illiberalism in America
Thomas Main, professor of public affairs at Baruch College in New York spoke with Greg Berman, Distinguished Fellow of Practice at The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, about the roots of polarization in America.
Democracy Tested: Political Violence and Global Elections
HFG’s first Violence, Politics & Democracy speaker series session gathers a panel of scholars to discuss democratic backsliding, political protest, mis- and disinformation, and increased levels of election-related violence. Register for the virtual event here.