When the governing body of the Republican Party called the events of Jan. 6, 2021, “legitimate public discourse,” it renewed a sometimes-furious debate about what are, and aren’t, acceptable forms...
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Speakers from the EU, US and UK will share their experiences and knowledge and lead a discussion on how to strengthen democracy and the conditions for reconciliation through the practice...
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A virtual summit proudly presented in collaboration with Aspen Digital and Craig Newmark Philanthropies January 20, 2022, 12 PM EST Debates about election procedures and voting rights continue to heat up at...
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NICD's Timothy Shaffer facilitates an engaging discussion about the relationship of social media, misinformation, and civil discourse in democracy. Guests include three members of the NICD Research Network. Patricia Rossini is...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Tom Daschle and Christine Todd Whitman, Co-Chairs of the National Institute for Civil Discourse, issued the following statement on the passing...
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The piece was written by Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Executive Director Emerita of the National Institute for Civil Discourse and a NAPA Fellow. A woman asked Benjamin Franklin as he exited Independence Hall...
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The nonpartisan nonprofit will launch during July 1 event featuring remarks from Condoleezza Rice, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, former members of Congress July 1, 2021. NICD is proud to join...
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Emily Sydnor is assistant professor of political science at Southwestern University who has recently published Disrespectful Democracy: The Psychology of Political Incivility from Columbia University Press. This episode explores the...
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