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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NICD mourns the loss of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who firmly embodied the values of bipartisanship and public service and whose deft hand guided progress in the Senate…
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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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By Mark Brodie // KJZZ Phoenix We are in that time of year when families and friends are getting together to celebrate the holidays. But those gatherings can go sideways…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2021Washington, D.C. – Tom Daschle and Christine Todd Whitman, Co-Chairs of the National Institute for Civil Discourse, issued the following statement on the passing of…
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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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