What We Do

The Chicago Center on Democracy works to strengthen democracy through research, discussion, and community-building. We are a hub for students, faculty members, nonprofits, and others who are interested in working to support democracy through rigorous, nonpartisan research and other activities. We share our work with the broader community of citizens, civil society organizations, and policymakers through convenings, publications, and public engagement.

We are also the administrative home for Bright Line Watch, an initiative to monitor democratic practices, their resilience, and potential threats. Bright Line Watch is a collaboration of political scientists at the University of Chicago, Dartmouth College, and the University of Rochester.