What are the forces that unite and divide Americans?

Learn about the Polarization and Social Change Lab’s research on developing practical scientific knowledge for forging political consensus, reducing harms of polarization, and effective strategies of social activism.

How do geographical, political and environmental contexts influence the vitality of civic life?

Learn about the Civic Life of Cities Lab and how its global research team is comparing and contrasting the role of nonprofit organizations in six cities around the world.

What are the challenges to democracy in the digital age?

Learn about new research at the Program on Democracy and the Internet on the adverse effect of technology on liberal democracies and the roles of private sector and government entities in protecting information integrity and strengthening democratic processes.

Can civil society thrive in the digital age?

Learn new insights from the Digital Civil Society Lab about how digital systems work and how we can engage them safely, ethically and effectively for civil society’s purposes.

Update from Stanford PACS Regarding COVID-19

Thinking of the Stanford PACS community as we grapple with the spread of COVID-19 worldwide; we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well!

Stanford PACS has been following guidance issued by public health experts, local authorities, and Stanford University and doing our part in trying to curb the spread of COVID-19. All staff have been instructed to work remotely until April 7th, or longer if needed, and all events and conferences have been cancelled through May 15th.

We are grateful and humbled to be a part of a community that is making extraordinary efforts to support the nonprofit sector and its beneficiaries during these challenging times. Thank you for all that you do. As a research center dedicated to producing and sharing knowledge to strengthen civil society, we are undertaking a series of activities that we hope will contribute to better awareness and action to combat this pandemic.

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[POSTPONED/MOVED TO WEBINAR] Donor Advised Funds and Their Critics

Note: This event will be moved to webinar at a later date. Details forthcoming. Do donor advised funds (DAFs)...

April 22nd, 2020

Fisher Conference Center, Arrillaga Alumni Center

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CANCELED: Book Talk | Chasing Innovation: Making Entrepreneurial Citizens in Modern India

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE Can entrepreneurs develop a nation, serve the...

March 13th, 2020

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Barbara van Schewick – Net Neutrality: The Battle to Keep the Internet Open and Free

It’s easy to take for granted that we get to use the websites and apps of our choice – or...

March 3rd, 2020

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New Report Charts Path Forward for Digital Civil Society

Civil society organizations need targeted support and learning platforms to enable them to advocate effectively on the digital policy issues...

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"Voters should not have to choose between casting a ballot and risking their health." In a @nytimes op-ed, Co-Director of our Program on Democracy and the Internet @persily shares strategies for ensuring inclusive, legitimate elections amid #COVID19: https://nyti.ms/3bLoh62

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2 Apr

Check out what SSIR’s editors are reading this week about #COVID-19, the crisis’ impact on civil society, and ways society is staying connected while being physically apart: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/click_here_coronavirus_and_civil_societys_response

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Resolving the Progressive Paradox: Conservative Value Framing of Progressive Economic Policies Increases Candidate Support

Jan Voelkel and Robb Willer. “Resolving the Progressive Paradox: Conservative Value Framing of Progressive Economic Policies Increases Candidate Support.” SSRN Working Paper.

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Universal Basic Income: Safety Net 2.0

By Juliana Bidadanure

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What are the forces that unite and divide Americans?

How do geographical, political and environmental contexts influence the vitality of civic life?

What are the challenges to democracy in the digital age?

Can civil society thrive in the digital age?

Update from Stanford PACS Regarding COVID-19

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