When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act into law, his action honored a decades-long struggle by grassroots…
Talking about “rights” is to talk about a fundamental cornerstone of our democracy, our system of law, our ethics, and—perhaps most deeply—…
A well-informed citizenry is essential in a democracy to preserve American values and make sound decisions in every area, from the school…
On the traditional view, human rights are universal because they belong to all human beings as such, solely in virtue of their humanity. In…
As Yogi Berra once said, “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” Nothing could be truer when it comes to money in American politics. In the…
After more than a century of expanding the voting rights of previously disenfranchised groups, the American electoral system today is…
What are the consequences of women dying in combat? We study how women fighting on the frontlines of the military affects public attitudes…
What are the social and political consequences of poor state governance and low state legitimacy? Under what conditions does lynching –…
The Carr Center is pleased to release its 2019-2020 Annual Report. Take a look at our work, and learn how to get involved. This…