In OtherWords: October 7, 2026

In OtherWords: October 7, 2026

As the midterm elections draw near, democracy scholars and elections officials continue to worry about the possibility of federal interference in a free and fair vote. This week in OtherWords, Nicholas Martinez — himself a former local elections official — says...
Preparing for a Constitutional Crisis

Preparing for a Constitutional Crisis

As scholars of democracy, we are watching America’s warning signs flash red. We expect America’s long-building constitutional crisis to soon escalate. Earlier this year, we hosted a national workshop to assess the threats facing our society in the months leading up to...