Selected Research Projects

Led by SNF Agora Fellow Scott Warren in partnership with The Fulcrum, this interview series elevates voices from across the pro-democracy field to explore what’s working, what’s not, and how to chart a stronger future for American democracy.

Launched in 2020 with the Bloomberg School of Public Health, this survey tracks public trust and behavior during the pandemic. It helps policymakers understand how Americans respond to health guidance and civic challenges.

This evolving timeline, developed by Anne Applebaum, documents actions taken during the second Trump administration that raise concerns about democratic backsliding and authoritarian influence.

Produced in partnership with More in Common, this report uses survey data to map seven “tribes” within the American public. It explores how core beliefs shape views on politics, identity, and belonging, offering insight into the roots of polarization and paths to social cohesion.

This SNF Agora project uses computational tools to map civic infrastructure across the U.S., highlighting where and how communities engage in public life. Through interactive data and visualization, it reveals the availability, equity, and composition of civic opportunities nationwide.

This ongoing project, led by SNF Agora’s Lilliana Mason and Protect Democracy’s Jennifer Dresden, tracks how experts view the impact of political violence on U.S. democratic institutions.

Led by SNF Agora faculty member Yuen Yuen Ang, the UCI offers a detailed look at corruption by categorizing its different forms. The updated UCI 2.0 aims to refine anti-corruption strategies and highlight inequality using expert surveys.