by jpitney | May 8, 2023 | Civility, Deliberation, Higher Education
Susan Svrluga at WP: Now schools, nonprofits and faculty members across the country are looking for solutions, with many creating programs to foster civil discourse. The efforts are varied and evolving, with institutional commitment to the principles on some campuses...
by jpitney | Apr 27, 2023 | Civility, Polarization, Public Opinion, Social Media
From the American Bar Association: A massive 85% of U.S. residents believe civility is worse compared to 10 years ago, and a majority believe social media and media are to blame, according to the fifth annual American Bar Association Survey of Civic Literacy. Nearly a...
by jpitney | Apr 26, 2023 | Civility, Debate, Deliberation
Living solely in a political bubble/echo chamber makes us bad at debate and persuasion. This problem used to be more prevalent on the left. Today, it’s a bigger problem on the right. Watch @RadioFreeTom & me discuss that problem👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/FW9FvIhYU5...
by jpitney | Apr 25, 2023 | Civility, Judiciary
US Courts: In celebration of Law Day, federal judges are hosting programs in May and throughout the year to give students real-life experience with civil discourse and solid decision-making skills. “This is a no-cost program that has a high impact on students, not...
by jpitney | Apr 21, 2023 | Civility
Wall Street Journal editorial: One major asset is that Mr. Scott is impossible to dislike, a sharp contrast with most of today’s angry politicians. He’ll try to sell GOP audiences that you can fight for conservative ideas with civility, a theme that former Vice...
