About the job The Program and Development Coordinator of the National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) works with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and program staff to advance our nationally…
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By David Meyers // Fulcrum Rep. Lauren Boebert / Alex Wong/Getty Images Last week, GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert made Islamaphobic remarks suggesting a Democratic colleague, Rep. Ilhan Omar, might be…
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Rep. Paul Gosar attends a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on May 12, in Washington.(JONATHAN ERNST-POOL/GETTY IMAGES) In-your-face behavior by lawmakers of late is being rewarded by constituents who…
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Arizona PBS Arizona Republican congressman Paul Gosar has been censured by the House and removed from committee assignments after he tweeted out an Anime-style video showing him killing another lawmaker…
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In many democracies the political chasm seems wider than ever. But emotion, not policies, may be what actually divides usBy Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel // The Guardian In…
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BY KEITH ALLRED, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR // THE HILL Congressional Democrats appear to be making progress in working out their differences on the reconciliation bill. Progressives seem to have accepted that…
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By Genesis Sandoval // Cronkite NewsWASHINGTON – It’s been a year since the 2020 elections, but Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman said he continues to get threats for his part in…
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As part of our founding mission, NICD is concerned about the impact of deepening division on our communities and country. So we’re supporting a bridging movement pilot effort called “Meeting…
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Join Backstory host Jason Hibbs as he discusses fostering civil discourse with NICD's Cheryl Graeve, Director of National Programs, Engaging Differences, and Golden Rule 2020, and Dr. Tim Shaffer, Director…
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We join the many voices expressing gratitude for General Colin Powell’s extraordinary contributions to the nation. It was our pleasure to work with him in various capacities, including on the…
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