by jpitney | Jan 30, 2024 | Civility, Debate, Deliberation
From The Harvard Gazette: The original framework for American democracy was hammered out amid heated disagreement and rigorous debate. Now, in this period of hardening political and social schisms, what’s hampering progress isn’t that we disagree, but how we do it or...
by jpitney | Jan 25, 2024 | Civility, Higher Education
From BU Today: In a show of solidarity, nine Boston area universities and colleges are collaborating on a series of webinars, starting Monday, January 29, featuring their expert faculty talking about civility, respect, and disinformation, at a time when antisemitism...
by jpitney | Jan 16, 2024 | Civility, Local Government
Justin L. Mack at Axios: Carmel City Council member Jeff Worrell wants to rebuild civility in his hometown. Driving the news: More than 300 Carmel residents packed into the Carmel Clay Library last week to attend an event organized by Worrell that was part book...
by jpitney | Jan 11, 2024 | Bipartisanship, Civility, Congress, House of Representatives, Uncategorized
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) at The Hill: During my time as a Kansas City councilmember, I had the privilege of meeting Republican then-Gov. Christopher “Kit” Bond. Over time, we became friends organically, with our friendship continuing to this very day. However,...
by jpitney | Jan 4, 2024 | Civility
From Stewart’s, of Saratoga Springs, NY: It’s sweet. It’s creamy with hints of salty caramel. There are absolutely “no nuts.” And it’s making a comeback. Stewart’s Shops is starting off the new year by bringing back Civility ice cream. At a time when the world...
by jpitney | Dec 31, 2023 | Civility, Congress, Donald Trump, Violence
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) in NYT: Mr. Trump’s style of politics — the disrespect, prejudice, name-calling and malice that too often get swept aside as his just calling it as he sees it — makes healthy debate and discussion virtually impossible. The word “congress” by...
