One effort to reduce the Us Good / Them Bad framing. Maybe one result can be to realize there really are more than two, politically defined options for all of us ... The National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) is an organization committed to promoting a greater understanding of the views of others. (Its) (c)haired by former presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton ... . The NICD’s mission is to foster an open exchange of ideas and expression of values that will lead to better problem-solving and more effective government. ... Imagine an electorate that holds our political leaders to a higher standard of engagement… media leaders who broadcast stories of constructive conflict in which civil discourse forges the path to innovative solutions… elected officials who conduct enthusiastic and respectful campaigns. Imagine Americans with a renewed sense of being part of a national conversation.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:26:13 +0000
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