University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy: Why Democracy Depends on Watchdog Agencies
December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news:
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Why Democracy Depends on Watchdog Agencies
As laws, institutional norms, and political pressures collide, effective oversight reinforces the principle that no officeholder is above the law.
By Natalie Ermann Russell
In recent months, debates over the independence of government agencies and the limits of pre . . .
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Why Democracy Depends on Watchdog Agencies
As laws, institutional norms, and political pressures collide, effective oversight reinforces the principle that no officeholder is above the law.
By Natalie Ermann Russell
In recent months, debates over the independence of government agencies and the limits of pre . . .