Defending Pluralism

Our research aims to safeguard pluralism in political institutions and prevent democratic backsliding. Pluralism promotes the diversity of political views in the public sphere, ensuring all voices are heard and considered in the democratic process so long as they respect the dignity, safety, and rights of individuals and groups in society.

Our Recent Publications

What's the big deal with voter ID?

8 questions every Albertan should ask themselves, their friends, and their MLAs about Bill 20

Universities Must Uphold Pluralism, Not Suppress It

Why universities need to embrace the cornerstone of our liberal democracy

When politicians pick their voters

Why voter ID laws like Bill 20 amount to voter suppression

The UCP is a threat to democracy

It's time we stopped pretending otherwise and took action

Alberta’s voter ID law is a solution for a problem that doesn’t exist

Voting fraud isn’t the issue; it’s the increasing voter distrust caused by Bill 20

Alberta needs a few good tories

The province’s conservative movement has lost its balance, and democracy is paying the price

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