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From Frustration to Motivation: Our 2025 Journey Together
This year has been a defining journey for the Institute for Democratic Engagement & Accountability (IDEA). As we head into the holiday season, we wanted to step away from the research and data…
Dr. Neblo Testifies Before Congress: Americans Want a Real Conversation, Not Just More Communication
New survey research from IDEA for the House Subcommittee on Modernization shows that Americans haven’t given up on democracy; they just want it to listen better.Public trust in…
IDEA Launches Summer Democracy Fellows Program for 2026
IDEA is proud to announce it is launching a new Summer Democracy Fellows program, offering students first-hand experience working in Washington, D.C. The program provides an opportunity to engage…
IDEA Director Michael Neblo Featured at Civil Discourse Forum: Is Democracy for Everyone?
Michael will join UCLA’s Dr. Khaled Abou el Fadl for the upcoming Civil Discourse Forum: Is Democracy for Everyone? on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Thompson Library 165.
Michael's…
Do Americans Really Support Political Violence? New IDEA Research Says No.
As voters go to the polls today, a new study led by IDEA’s Ryan Kennedy challenges the idea that many Americans support political violence. His latest survey used AI to probe for deeper responses…
AI Interviews Deepen Survey Responses But May Also Shape Opinions, New Study Finds
AI Interviews Deepen Survey Responses But May Also Shape Opinions, New Study Finds
COLUMBUS, OH – A new study from researchers at IDEA at The Ohio State University and…
From Student to Scholar Dr. Bear Brown’s Journey with IDEA
When Bear Brown began his Ph.D. in American politics at The Ohio State University, he had a strong sense of purpose but lacked a clear path. Like many drawn to the study of democracy, he…
A Research Path Sparked by Serendipity
At IDEA, we know that big ideas often start with something small: a question, a conversation, or just a passing suggestion. That’s exactly what happened…
Adam Duffy-Program Manager
From the Hill to a Home at IDEA: An Employee Spotlight on Adam Duffy
For our latest employee spotlight, we’re sharing the story of Program Manager Adam Duffy, a valuable member of our team…