While trust in politicians and institutions may be at an all-time low, we trust one another more than ever. Perhaps, suggests communication Professor Jeff Hancock, this will help us rebuild trust more broadly.
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Rising inequality, exacerbated by the 2008 financial crisis, involves significant economic, political and social costs, says Stanford political scientist Francis Fukuyama.
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The deteriorating norms of truthfulness and authority that we’ve seen throughout the 2016 election threaten the long-term integrity of U.S. institutions, says Stanford political scientist Francis Fukuyama.
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Political science Professor Margaret Levi says mudslinging, skepticism and strong disagreements are all inherent to democracy, but we can at least agree on the facts.
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Law Professor Nate Persily discusses how the internet and social media are fundamentally changing campaign finance and what is driving polarization.
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David Demarest, Stanford’s vice president for public affairs and former White House communications director, says what it takes to be an effective president hasn’t changed.
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History Professor Emeritus Albert Camarillo explains why the Latino vote in the presidential 2016 election is likely to have great impact on the outcome and results.
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History Professor Emeritus Albert Camarillo says that key questions in the immigration debate regarding native-born children and separation of families remain unresolved and problematic.
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History Professor Jack Rakove says the presidency has emerged as the strongest of the three government branches while Congress is seemingly paralyzed by partisanship.
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History Professor Jack Rakove says that the value of deliberation, a founding principle of the Republic, has been deeply damaged by primaries and professional politicians.
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