Students participating in building a democracy wall.
Empowering Future Generations to Strengthen Our Democracy
Democracy in Action
The guiding principle of the Rutgers Democracy Lab (RDL) is that democracy offers the best path for protecting liberty and individual rights. Yet democracy is fragile and requires active participation from all citizens to thrive, now and for generations to come. Our democracy is strengthened when we participate in civic life, engage in respectful dialogue with those who hold differing views, and work together towards a more perfect union.
Inaugural Theme 2025-2026: Inspiring Democratic Engagement.
This theme will be woven through the core components of the Rutgers Democracy Lab: Civic Learning, Democratic Engagement, Talking across Difference, and Cyber-Social Civics. Read more here.
News
Former U.S. Senators Jeff Flake and Doug Jones to Speak at Rutgers Lecture Series
Learning how to talk, debate and disagree without being disagreeable was one of the themes running through Tuesday’s event at Rutgers’ Douglass Campus.
Initiative at Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics will seek to transform today’s political culture.
Rutgers-Eagleton Poll finds voters are split on the direction of the Garden State; Gov. Murphy’s ratings hold relatively steady
New Jersey residents report the seventh-highest level of satisfaction with local political journalism, according to survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities
Events
Friday, January 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. | The Commons at The Yard New Brunswick, 08901 United States
Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Alexander Pane Room
Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | College Ave Student Center - Multipurpose Room
Monday, November 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 06, 2025, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. | The Yard on College Ave
Monday, October 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m.-Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:00 p.m. | Rutgers Camden Campus Center, Raptor Roost and Main Lounge
DEMOCRACY WEEK 2025: We the People: A Student-Led Governance Simulation for Ethical AI & Public Data
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | virtual: YouTube & broadcast via Jose Marti STEM Academy’s Civic & Governance Club Website
Highlights from the Digital Democracy Wall
Below is a video showcasing the important and creative work of our students for a brand-new initiative called The Digital Democracy Wall. The purpose is to develop meaningful content addressing key questions in our civic and political landscape. Students will share their research, interview peers and professors on relevant topics, and collaborate with each other on innovative solutions for issues that matter to them.