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Rebuilding Democracy’s Social Foundations Chautauqua, NY - June 2025
Since 1874, the Chautauqua Institution has brought together civic, cultural, and institutional leaders to discuss the most pressing questions in American life. IDEA director Michael Neblo…
Amy Lee (Associate Director)
The Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA) at The Ohio State University is proud to introduce a new series celebrating the people who shape its mission and bring its work to…
Honoring Excellence: Michael Neblo Named 2025 Distinguished Scholar
The Ohio State University has recognized Dr. Michael A. Neblo, professor of political science and director of the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA), with its …
2025 Congress: Navigating Promises and Practicalities with Dr. Kevin Kosar
On January 29–30, 2025, the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA), in collaboration with Listen.Learn.Discuss hosted a two-day discussion series, both in person and…
Back to Being Buckeyes After the Election – Working Through AOur Outrage
On November 4th, the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA) at Ohio State University, in collaboration with the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, Society and Listen…
Upcoming Event!
Back to Being Buckeyes After the Election – Working Through Our OutrageDate: November 4, 2024Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Location: Virtual & Designated Hubs On-Campus The…
Michael Neblo on Citizen-Led Redistricting and Ohio's Issue 1
IDEA Director Dr. Michael Neblo and other OSU faculty were interviewed by OSU’s student newspaper, The Lantern, about what students need to know as they prepare to vote on a state ballot initiative…
How Town Halls Can Save Democracy: Insights from Michael Neblo’s TEDx Talk
In his TEDxOhioStateUniversity talk titled “Politics, Pride & Prejudice: Town Halls Can Save Democracy,” Dr. Michael Neblo shared how his personal story has driven his (and IDEA’s) research…
Dr. Neblo Co-Chairs APSA 2024 in Philadelphia
Dr. Michael Neblo will travel to Philadelphia as Co-Chair for the 120th APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, alongside Dr. Danielle Allen of Harvard University. The American Political Science…