Deliberative Dialogue: A House Divided – What Would We Have to Give Up to Get the Political System We Want?

Every American is affected by the divisions that prevent us from making progress on urgent problems. It has become harder and harder to even talk with one another, and it is damaging in multiple ways.

Should we require more accurate, respectful discussion in the media and online, or would that stifle free speech? Should we reform politics and government to encourage compromise, or will that mean giving up on the changes we really need and want?

A deliberative dialogue is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and community members to gather together to exchange diverse views and experiences to seek a shared understanding of a challenge facing our society and to search for common ground for action. This model has been established by the National Issues Forum – a nonpartisan, nationwide network of locally sponsored public forums for the consideration of public policy issues.

Advance registration is required using this link. 

Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement, Elon Political Engagement Work Group, and Council on Civic Engagement.