How to Engage in Civil Discourse

Civil discourse is an active pursuit: participants should be actively respectful, open, friendly, and generous. Good faith is communicated not only through words but also facial expressions and body language. Disagreement is a natural and healthy part of conversation; you can and should disagree without being disagreeable. How can I engage in civil discourse?One need…

On American Political Compromise

The headlines proclaim it: compromise in public policy, especially legislative compromise, is now passé.

Are these reports true? If so, how did we get here? Have political compromise and bipartisanship really become little more than relics? The answers, perhaps unsurprisingly, are more complicated than the headlines would have us believe.

The Importance of Civic Education

“We pay a price when we deprive children of the exposure to the values, principles, and education they need to make them good citizens.” ~ Justice Sandra Day O’Connor The success of our democracy and society depends on civic education. It equips us with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become informed citizens actively…