Democracy is in the very fabric of Notre Dame
The topic of democracy is front of mind these days, especially now as we enter the summer of a presidential election year in the United States. The University of Notre Dame is unique in its position as a leading non-partisan voice in discussions about democracy, and the new Notre Dame Democracy Initiative signals the University’s commitment to build upon this distinctive legacy.
In this episode of For Good, David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy and inaugural Director of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, discusses why people become disengaged from civic life, what gives him hope about the future of American democracy, and how Notre Dame can become a leader in establishing informed, civil discourse on democracy worldwide.
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A sincere thank you to the Notre Dame Family for making stories like these possible! It's because of you that Notre Dame is such a powerful force for good in the world.
Originally published by at giving.nd.edu on July 11, 2024.
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