What does an “American Pope” teach us about democracy?
Dr. Nathan A. French What might the papacy of Pope Leo XIV invite us to ask about U.S. history, Catholicism, citizenship, and religious freedom? The […]
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Sports, speech, and the Olympics: the real story is how we cover it
Kathrine Nero The Olympics are supposed to be the world’s easiest storyline. A flag and a uniform. A start line and a finish. A medal […]
Democracy isn’t (March) Madness
Kathrine Nero It’s March, which means millions of Americans are confidently predicting outcomes of games that haven’t been played yet. We study the seeds. We […]
The ‘Stars’ in American Democracy: Spiritualism, Astrology, and U.S. History
Nathan S. French, Associate Professor of Religion & International Studies, Miami University What might stars have to do with American democracy? Perhaps you thought of the 50 stars symbolizing […]
The Supreme Court’s Dictionary is Missing an Entry: “Religion”
Nathan S. French, Associate Professor of Religion & International Studies Miami University When I begin to explore the idea of “religious freedom” and the U.S. […]
The countdown to 250: Rethinking civic pride before America’s big birthday
Kathrine Nero America’s about to throw a birthday party — a big one. In 2026, the country turns 250, and while the word “semiquincentennial” doesn’t […]
Ready to talk turkey? Tips for tackling tough holiday conversations when politics shows up before the pie
Kathrine Nero In this episode, Kathrine Nero and Lauryn Howery discuss ways to talk turkey, not politics, this Thanksgiving! There’s a chill in the air, […]
Student Voices: A College Student’s Perspective on Voting
Lauryn Howery Have you gone and voted? Listen along as I discuss voting with fellow University of Cincinnati student, Lindsay Person.
Meet Lauryn!
This fall, D&Me welcomed Lauryn Howery as the new Democracy and Me intern and podcast host. Lauryn is currently studying Communications at the University of […]
The Constitution: Rights, Responsibilities, and Why It Still Matters
The Cincinnatus Association You may have heard people say “I know my rights.” But how often do we hear, “I know my responsibilities”? Constitution Day […]