Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation

06/04/2026

A new article co-authored by Taeku Lee, Bae Family Professor of Government at Harvard University and Ash Center affiliate, examines how corporate scandals can act as catalysts for public support of meaningful regulatory reform.

In the Metaverse, Politicians Can Hear You Scream: Corporate Scandals, Big Tech Regulation, and the Microfoundations of Focusing Events

06/04/2026

A new paper co-authored by Ariel Procaccia, Harvard University Professor and Ash Center affiliate, explores how AI can support collective decision-making through text embedding methods that better capture people’s underlying preferences and values.

06/03/2026

In a recent conversation with CNN's Boris Sanchez, Samantha Power discusses the global response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Former USAID Administrator Samantha Power, who served as US ambassador to the United Nations during the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak, joins CNN’s Boris Sanchez to discuss the global response to the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

06/03/2026

In a recent research article, Taeku Lee, Bae Family Professor of Government and Ash Center affiliate, and co-authors examine attitudes towards immigrants in host countries, exploring characteristics of potential immigrants that influence public opinion.

Meta-reanalysis of 100 conjoint experiments reveals patterns of similarity and variation in public immigration preferences worldwide.

06/02/2026

A new report in the American Political Science Review by former Ash Center affiliates Quinton Mayne and Shane P. Singh examines how Americans evaluate electoral system reforms and their consequences.

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Attitudes Toward Electoral System Reform and Party System Change in the U.S.

06/02/2026

Allen Lab Policy Fellow Hillary Lehr recently joined CNN's The Situation Room to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in political campaign ads.

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Hillary Lehr, CEO and co-founder of Quiller, the first generative AI content tool designed specifically for electoral campaigns and nonprofits joins CNN’s The Situation Room to discuss how the technology can be utilized for good and for bad in the election cycle.

06/01/2026

An upcoming documentary follows Pita Limjaroenrat, Senior Democracy Visiting Fellow at the Ash Center and former leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party, exploring his ongoing campaign to champion democracy in Thailand and across the globe.

This is "Teaser Trailer — Lead the Way with Pita Limjaroenrat" by Dan Fethke on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/01/2026

In a recent opinion piece, former Ash Center fellow LaTosha Brown explores potential paths for mobilization following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais.

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The Supreme Court just told us the protections our grandparents bled for can be revoked at the convenience of six unelected lawyers. Here is what we do now.

06/01/2026

📢We are hiring for Outreach & Communications Coordinator! The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years of professional experience in communications, public policy, journalism, marketing, public relations, Indigenous studies, or a related field. This role is in-person and requires at least 3 days a week on campus in Cambridge, MA. Learn more and apply on the Harvard Careers website: https://careers.harvard.edu/job/outreach-and-communications-coordinator-in-cambridge-ma-united-states-jid-1538

05/29/2026

A new policy brief by Jon Alexander, Non-resident Democracy Fellow at the Ash Center, argues for the development of a Department of Citizen Empowerment (DOCE) at all levels of government around the world.

A new policy brief by Jon Alexander, Non-resident Democracy Fellow at the Ash Center, argues for the development of a Department of Citizen Empowerment (DOCE) at all levels of government around the world.