Network for Responsible Public Policy
Mission:
- News & Education
Our goals are to educate, inspire, and motivate the public to engage more deeply in our democracy. We achieve these goals by providing stories with authoritative information and forums for debate on important public policy issues. We aim to build a constituency of informed, civic-minded voters who are willing to find common ground in pursuit of the common good.
Contact
Rhoda Schermer
rhoda@nfrpp.org
Headquarters
Ridgewood, NJ, USA
On-Demand
We Need to Talk: Affective Polarization and Discussion
In the talk, Professor Levendusky discusses the origins of affective polarization, the tendency of Democrats and Republicans to dislike and distrust one another. He will share strategies he has tested in his research for reducing this animosity, centered on discussion.
Antisemitism and its Impacts
Antisemitism has again reared its ugliness. Jews have experienced antisemitism throughout history on a spectrum from everyday slights to genocide. Today, old misconceptions are propelled by social media and controversies over Israel. A small minority, Jews have been an easy target and scapegoat for provoking anger and hatred by those motivated for power and influence….
Ukraine Update III
As Russia’s war against Ukraine rages on, one wonders what to anticipate. Will the Coalition hold over time? Will Russia be held accountable for crimes? Can a small country succeed in its passion for independence and quest for democracy? How will peace be achieved? What is the likely future of Ukraine and Russia? What could…