National Institute for Civil Discourse Executive Director Keith Allred issued this statement: "NICD condemns the atrocious attack on former President Trump. All political violence threatens American self-government. We are better…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNVVvDVjjfs From the interview: Against a backdrop of toxic polarization, the National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) at the University of Arizona is on a mission to “build the nation's…
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The National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) released the findings of its latest nationwide polling through CommonSense American, revealing an unprecedented level of support among Americans for the Workforce Pell…
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We find ourselves compromising every day – it’s how things get done in a society where we all want something else. But what’s the root of compromise? Isn’t it this…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2023 Washington, D.C. – The National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) today mourns the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Our board and staff join…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2021 Washington, D.C. – The National Institute for Civil Discourse board and staff express profound sadness about the passing of former New Mexico Governor, diplomat, and…
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By Michael Schaffer, senior editor at POLITICO. These are boom times for civility in Washington. Not in our politics, interpersonal relationships or social media interactions, mind you: In survey after…
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"A couple of decades ago, I wrote a book in which I talked about what it takes to be a good citizen in a representative democracy like ours. I thought…
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December and January were busy months for NICD's Next Generation program. Delaware, Rhode Island, Idaho, and Michigan all welcomed discussions about civil discourse within state legislatures. On Tuesday, January 24,…
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Passage of the Electoral Count and Presidential Transition Reform Act Washington, D.C. – Today, Congress passed the bipartisan Electoral Count and Presidential Transition Reform Act, legislation that will fortify peaceful…
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