democracy

University
Headshots of Noah Tan and Adrian Feinberg.

Former Donner dormmates win Gaither fellowships

Sam Solomon
  •  
May 12, 2025
Campus Life
Two speakers get ready to interview General Jim Mattis (all seated)

General Jim Mattis calls for renewal of civic duty and U.S. leadership

Alana Belle M. Tirado
  •  
May 7, 2025
University
Two students in black t-shirts that read "vote" stand behind a table, giving information to a student.

Students and faculty advocate for academic freedom at pro-democracy rally

Alula Alderson
  •  
May 4, 2025
University
Autumnal trees in Stanford law school.

SLS faculty condemn Trump administration’s attacks on ‘rule of law’

Sofia Williams and Sophia Chu
  •  
April 7, 2025
Columnists
Protestors at “Democracy and Disagreement” holding banners

Gottlieb | Summers protesters proved the need for the very course they shut down

Zachary Gottlieb
  •  
March 6, 2025
Speakers & Events
Rob Bonta smiling

California Attorney General pledges to uphold the Constitution during Trump Administration

Sam Solomon
  •  
Feb. 26, 2025
University
Protesters on stage holding a banner saying "Larry Summers Your Time is Up"

Protestors storm the stage during lecture with former Secretary of the Treasury

Chase Klavon, Alula Alderson and Haein Shim
  •  
Feb. 26, 2025
University
Professor and former ambassador Michael McFaul sits in a chair at FSI in front of an audience, with a Zoom screen showing the four speakers behind him.

Ukrainian leaders call for American support three years into full-scale war

Alula Alderson
  •  
Feb. 25, 2025
Screen
A strip of film with reverse signs printed on it

Second Take: ‘The Winter Soldier’ tackles American democracy and security

Sebastian Strawser
  •  
Feb. 20, 2025
Columnists
Mountains in Topanga State Park.

Puri | California’s home insurance crisis demonstrates the folly of direct democracy

John Puri
  •  
Jan. 23, 2025
Opinions
students watch election results on CNN at the arbor

Trump is not the one to save democracy. We are.

Diya Karan
  •  
Dec. 4, 2024
Letters to the Editor
María Corina Machado appears virtually from Venezuela for a conversation with Larry Diamond at an FSI event.

Letter to the Editor | Maria Corina Machado should not be touted as the leader of a democratic opposition in Venezuela

From the Community
  •  
Nov. 25, 2024
University
María Corina Machado appears virtually from Venezuela for a conversation with Larry Diamond at an FSI event.

Venezuela’s opposition party leader calls for international support in democratic transition

Sofia Williams
  •  
Nov. 21, 2024
Science & Technology
Panelists speak at a Democracy Day event about the impact of AI on public trust in democratic institutions. (BHUSHAN MOHANRAJ/The Stanford Daily)

AI literacy is vital to combat disinformation and preserve trust in democracy, experts say

Bhushan Mohanraj
  •  
Nov. 8, 2024
Local
Students attend the "Portal and Piazza" event in Meyer Green.

Democracy Day expands political discussion past domestic borders

Sterling Davies and Julie Abreu
  •  
Nov. 6, 2024
Humor
A voting booth.

Democracy Day erupts into chaos as autocratic organizer is overthrown by rogue StanfordVotes Members

Devin Abrahams
  •  
Nov. 6, 2024
The Grind
In the wake of the Trump administration’s actions against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, Levine reflects on her own experience with DEI. (Photo: SANANYA ROBINSON-SHAH/The Stanford Daily)

The perks and peculiarities of U.S. elections: Perspectives from across the Pond

Sanaya Robinson-Shah
  •  
Nov. 4, 2024
From the Community
Piece of paper reading "November 5, 2024 General Election." There is an "I Voted" sticker attached.

From the Community | It’s time for a frank conversation about election security

From the Community
  •  
Nov. 4, 2024
The Stanford Daily

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