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The Spirit of Freedom

Can courage of conviction co-exist with civic virtue? Check out Dean Cunningham’s latest article, published in the journal Virtues & Vocations, on The Spirit of Freedom: Black Thought, Civic Virtue, and the Courage to Transform Democracy.

The New York Times

The Military Led Diversity Efforts. West Point’s Club Ban Is a Shift.

Associate Dean Diane M. Ryan is quoted throughout this article about the disbanding of dozens of affinity groups at West Point in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for an end to diversity, equity and inclusion policies at the federal level saying “You’re going to have a much more effective military when the demographics of the military represent the demographics of society.”

The Washington Post

How resistance to Trump may look different in his second administration

Tisch College Dean Dayna L. Cunningham comments on Donald Trump’s campaign vow to quash dissent, saying she doesn’t think people will stay home but protesting will be "more dangerous than it has been.”

WGBH

Young voters anticipate what the 2024 election means for their futures

A&S second-year Zachary Zinman, first-year Leah Scoppa, fourth-year Ethan Putlack, first-year Kunal Botla, first-year Lauren Baker, and fourth-year Joao Ribeiro, who attended an election party at Tufts, are quoted about how the election results could impact their future.

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Where We Are Now in American Politics, and Where We Might Go

A Tufts political scientist on polarization, news bubbles, and the dangers of presidential republics

NBC News

How one Minnesota college got nearly 90% voter turnout - and is pushing for more

Jen McAndrew comments on state laws that create barriers for young voters, saying, “We believe when it comes to young people and voting, we don’t actually have an apathy problem. We have an access problem.”

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How to Vote at Tufts (and Just About Anywhere)

The election is November 5. Here’s what you need to know about registering, getting a mail-in ballot, or finding your polling place

The Conversation

US democracy’s unaddressed flaws undermine Biden’s stand as democracy’s defender − but Trump keeps favoring political violence

Dean Dayna Cunningham and Associate Dean and Professor Peter Levine examine the state and future of U.S. democracy within the context of the 2024 election.

Is Democracy Under Threat?

From political polarization to voters who don't like to see their side lose, we’re in a time that will test just how resilient our democracy is.