The modern democratic vision is rooted fundamentally in the idea of the commons: a shared commitment to the future whose moral and material ownership—and common sense approach to matters of government—rests on the resilience of the human bond. At The Democracy Institute, we curate events that rethink this common purpose—the principle of the commons—that lies at the heart of our social and political universe. In collaboration with institutions and thinkers worldwide — across disciplines and geographies — the Institute fosters dialogue between faculty, students, and the public.