Over the last two decades, negative views of the opposing party have become increasingly widespread. According to research conducted by Pew Research Center, in 1994, fewer than a quarter of Republicans and fewer than...
In the inaugural edition of this newsletter, readers were introduced to Dr. David […]
Dubbed “Washington’s School for Civil Discourse,” George Mason University’s (GMU) Antonin Scalia Law School exposes students to all legal and political viewpoints and leads them in civil, respectful debate. In this episode of Higher Ed Now, ACTA’s...
In this episode of Higher Ed Now, ACTA’s Bryan Paul interviews Senior Lecturer Linda Rabieh to learn how the Civil Discourse Project has used the Braver Angels debate format championed by the College Debates and Discourse Alliance.
ACTA’s Program Coordinator for the College Debates and Discourse Alliance, Kayla Johnston, returns to her alma mater, the University of North Carolina (UNC)–Greensboro, for a conversation with two student leaders: Lauren Fletcher and Matt Kircher.
This episode features Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi, professor of economics at Winston-Salem State University. Dr. Madjd-Sadjadi has more than 30 years of teaching and economic consulting experience and was formerly the chief economist of the city and...
By Mae Rum The College Debates and Discourse (CD&D) Alliance’s initiatives expanded dramatically in 2024, bringing immersive debates and workshops to students and faculty on scores of campuses across the nation. While deepening relationships...
Since 2018, the CD&D Alliance has collaborated with hundreds of brilliant higher education faculty who care deeply about their students and their development into critical thinkers, compassionate professionals, and active citizens. For our inaugural...
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