Admissions & Aid Applying to Batten Admissions Blog Posts Tagged with Democracy New UVA Study Finds Correlation Between Lynchings and Confederate Monuments A team of Batten and psychology researchers are bringing an empirical perspective to a national conversation. Read More Research and Commentary, Racial Justice and Equity, Democracy Led by Karsh Family Gift, UVA Plans $100 Million for Institute of Democracy UVA plans to invest $100 million in the study, teaching and promotion of democracy made possible with a $50 million gift from Martha and Bruce Karsh to establish the Karsh Institute of Democracy. The Institute will bring together and augment the work of entities already dedicated to the study of democracy at UVA, including the Batten School. Read More Leadership, Democracy Warburg Speaks on Congress and Foreign Policy as 'Top of Mind' Podcast Guest America cannot go to war unless Congress authorizes it, but Congress has rarely taken a vote to start and end a war. On Julie Rose's "Top of Mind," Batten professor Gerry Warburg explores why Congress leaves it to presidents to expand America's global conflicts. Read More Research and Commentary, Political Science, Democracy Warburg: Congress Must Step Up To Restore Accountability To National Security Policy Amidst multiple crises, American lawmakers have valuable opportunities for crucial reforms. In an article for The Hill, Batten's Gerry Warburg discusses how Congress can chart a more sustainable path forward. Read More Center for Effective Lawmaking, Research and Commentary, Ethics, Democracy Williams: Public Option in Biden Plan Could Change the Face of US Health Care President Biden issued ten executive orders to fight COVID-19 on his first day in office, but his health care platform extends far beyond coronavirus. In an article for The Conversation, Batten’s Michael Williams explores the sweeping health care reforms proposed by the Biden administration and the significant impact they could have on Americans. Read More Research and Commentary, Health Policy, Democracy How Do We Restore Accountability in Congress? A UVA Policy Professor Has Ideas. Batten professor Gerry Warburg spoke with two dozen legislators about why they keep avoiding tough votes on matters of war and peace. Read More Research and Commentary, Leadership, Democracy Batten's Warburg and Fellow University Experts Share Tips for 2021 The first month of 2021 is nearly over, but that doesn’t mean your chance to make the new year a great one has ended. Among tips from other professors, Batten's Warburg says, "We can do the hard work. Our nation is strong and the vast majority of our citizens are determined to work together for the common good." Read More Leadership, Democracy MLK’s Words, Our Voices: A Batten School Collective Reading In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18, please join Dean Ian Solomon, Associate Professor of Public Policy Paul Martin, and Social Equity Advisor Marrissa Jones for a virtual MLK community reading and dialogue. Read More Racial Justice and Equity, Democracy Slovak Ambassador Discusses Entrepreneurship Policy in Central Europe The Ambassador’s presentation, “The Slovak Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and the Visegrád Group of Four States,” covered recent efforts by the Slovak Embassy in Washington, DC, as well as the country’s government in Slovakia. Read More Research and Commentary, International Development, Democracy Warburg and Bergner: Learning From Two Long Wars Throughout our history, the years immediately following military conflicts have often proved rich in reform. Read More Research and Commentary, Crime and Justice, Democracy Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Subscribe to Democracy Categories Career Outcomes(5) New Student(3) Minor(24) Curriculum(19) Admissions(29) Alumni (1)Batten Ambassadors(18) Recommendations(6) Essays(4) Personal Statement(2) Application(22) Student Life(21) Accelerated MPP(40) BA(38) Tuition and Financial Aid (1)Events(8) MPP(27)