Democracy

Our speakers examine the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia, particularly in light of current events. What are the responsibilities of educators, policymakers, and activists in combating hate while fostering mutual respect?

The Hopkins Forum, a new nonpartisan debate series from Johns Hopkins University and Open to Debate, is hosting its first debate and taking a close look at the highest court in the land and its future.

Politicians and philosophers alike have warned that the spread of anti-migrant bigotry in the Western world requires a tragic tradeoff regarding immigration policy: although millions of asylum-seekers might be owed admission to Western democracies, there are many cases where they nonetheless ought to be denied entry, because their admission is overly likely to increase the electoral appeal of extreme rightwing figures and parties, thus endangering the host country’s liberal democracy. This article scrutinizes this influential view.

On Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, Johns Hopkins University students gathered at the Beach on JHU’s Homewood Campus, pizza in hand, ready to make their voices heard.

JHU faculty and alumni from both sides of the political divide analyzed the election outcome of the 2024 US general election.