Larry Diamond, a member of the editorial board of American Purpose, is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and Mosbacher Senior Fellow in Global Democracy at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. He is co-founder of the National Endowment for Democracy’s Journal of Democracy.
Who Will Certify the Certifiers?
After 2022, will our elections be free from manipulation—by our own elected state officials?
Ranked-Choice Voting Is More Democratic, Not Less
The authors respond to Congressman Mickey Edwards’ recent article by countering that RCV enhances, rather than detracts from, democracy’s most important characteristics.
The Most Important Elections of 2022
Winning three governorships could enable the Republican Party to rig the 2024 presidential election.
Is the Climate Crisis Just Too Hot for Us to Handle?
Probably not—if we give citizens a way to talk to each other without the polarizing labels.
Securing American Democracy
The dangers are clear and present, but so are the solutions.
September 15, 2021: Larry Diamond and Nicole Bibbins Sedaca discuss “Political Reform to Curb Polarization." In cooperation with Protect Democracy
Join us on September 15, 2021 to hear Larry Diamond discuss “Political Reform to Curb Polarization." In cooperation with Protect Democracy. Larry Diamond, a member of the editorial board of American Purpose, is senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He coordinates the democracy program of the Center
Mar. 16, 2021: Minxin Pei and Larry Diamond discuss "The China Challenge: How Democracies Should Respond."
Join us on March 16, 2021 to hear Professor Minxin Pei discuss "The China Challenge: How Democracies Should Respond." He is joined by Larry Diamond. Minxin Pei is currently the Tom and Margot Pritzker '72 Professor of Government and George R. Roberts Fellow at Claremont McKenna College.
We Know What We Have To Do
Holding the perpetrators of January 6 accountable is not an act of vengeance; it is required for the defense of democracy.
