At a time of potential danger to American democratic norms and institutions, it is more urgent than ever for scholars to highlight the risks to our system of government. In this spirit, Bright Line Watch brings together a group of political scientists to monitor democratic practices, their resilience, and potential threats.
Bright Line Watch Updates
A Survey Finds That All Americans Favor Democratic Norms Over Politics—Except in the Case of Voting
by Bernard Avishai
The New Yorker, 12/26/18
Party, policy, democracy and candidate choice in U.S. elections
by Bright Line Watch, 11/15/18
Wave 7 Survey Report
by Bright Line Watch, 11/15/18
Here’s why confirming Kavanaugh could seriously undermine the Supreme Court’s public standing
by Brendan Nyhan
The Washington Post, 10/05/18
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