The University of Arizona

Bipartisan Cooperation

Former Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill W. Clinton serve as the Honorary Chairs for the Institute

Town Hall

Let's advance the understanding and practice of civil discourse to strengthen our democratic traditions.

Democracy

The Institute seeks to mobilize networks of professionals, the media, educators and civic and corporate leaders.

Analysis

Political analysis produces strategies to effect changes in coverage of campaigns and public policy deliberation.

Free Speech

The Institute celebrates advocacy of free speech, a cornerstone of our democracy.

Free Press

The Institute supports the freedom of the press as a celebrated tradition of our democratic tradition.

Civic Engagement

It is important that the public demand civil discourse in political campaigns and public policy deliberation.

Civil Discourse

The Institute encourages elected officials and candidates to increase their commitment to civil discourse.

UA Leadership

An interdisciplinary research field of civil discourse, built with the help of universities, will provide insight into and legitimacy for improving American politics.

Institute Launch

Fred Duval, Vice-Chair, Arizona Board of Regents, provides an introduction in 2011.

Research

The Institute gathers researchers and builds partnerships to provide seed grants for stimulate new and extensive research.

National Institute for Civil Discourse

Mission:  Established in February 2011 at The University of Arizona, the National Institute for Civil Discourse is a nonpartisan center for advocacy, research, and policy regarding civil discourse consistent with First Amendment principles.

Bill Clinton Encourages Youth to Engage in Civil Discourse

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