Civic Dialogue
Teaching citizens how to engage in constructive arguments that bridge ideological divides across communities
Better Arguments Project
National initiative teaching communities how to have constructive arguments across ideological divides
Primary audience
General public
Work area
Civic education
Topic
Democratic discourse
About Organization
The Better Arguments Project helps bridge ideological divides by teaching people constructive communication practices. Based in Washington D.C., the organization works through a partnership between the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program, Facing History and Ourselves, and Allstate. The project provides communities with frameworks for having arguments rooted in history and best practices of constructive dialogue.
What They Focus On
Communication Training
Providing education in best practices for constructive communication rooted in historical and democratic principles
Democratic Health
Strengthening American democracy by equipping communities with skills for productive engagement across differences