IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards honor inspirational leaders with an unwavering commitment to…
Theme: Tech & Democracy
Saving Civics in the Digital Age: Civic Tech for Unlocking deeper Participation & Connection
On November 22nd, an event was held in Barcelona to help honor the city’s selection as the 2023 European Capital…
Samantha Power Accepts IFES Democracy Award On Behalf of USAID DRG Officers
USAID Administrator Samantha Power accepts IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award on behalf of USAID DRG Officers on June 14,…
How Kremlin narratives about Ukraine spread (or don’t) on U.S. political podcasts
In recent years, political podcasting has boomed in the United States, with new series emerging across the political spectrum. Due…
Digital Trust Initiatives: Seeking to Reward Journalistic Ethics Online
In an online environment increasingly polluted with false information, trust in news has steadily eroded over the years. At the…
ODC’s contribution to the Global Digital Compact – Report
Following the political declaration adopted at the occasion of the United Nations’ 75th anniversary in September 2020, the Secretary-General in…
5 Takeaways from the War in Ukraine: Military Bloggers Dashboard
Over the course of the war in Ukraine, a loose network of Russian military bloggers on Telegram have provided a…
Chilling Legislation: Tracking the Impact of “Fake News” Laws on Press Freedom Internationally
Between 2011 and 2022, 78 countries passed laws designed to limit the spread of false or misleading information on social…
Push and Poll: How Search Engines Reflected and Relegated Polish State-Backed Media in the 2023 Election
Since coming to power in 2015, Poland’s Law and Justice (PiS) party has eroded media freedom and pluralism, taking over…
Five insights from five years of college virtual exchanges
Traditional in person study abroad programs have long been hailed as gateways to cross-cultural enrichment, allowing students to broaden their…