The Tension Between Faith and Democracy
When an atheist defends Christian values and a prophet calls for civic respect, can Latter-day Saints afford to walk away? Faith must lead with courage, not fear.| Public Square Magazine
August marks National Civility Month and offers an ideal opportunity to reflect on the importance of respectful dialogue. Civility is especially important in community associations where challenging conversations may be unavoidable. Recent findings from the Polarization Research Lab highlight a growing need for civility. Its studies show polarization not only divides us but also may compromise trust and cooperation within communities.| CAI Advocacy Blog
When an atheist defends Christian values and a prophet calls for civic respect, can Latter-day Saints afford to walk away? Faith must lead with courage, not fear.| Public Square Magazine
I was leaving immigration court the other day, feeling fairly good about the fact that two of my clients had […]| Broad + Liberty
The Fourth of July has arrived, and it is important for community association residents to know their community’s rules on displaying the American flag. CAI believes all Americans should have the opportunity to display the U.S. flag to demonstrate their patriotism and support of our country throughout the year. A community association’s board of directors should be reasonable and allow the public display of our nation’s most sacred emblem.| CAI Advocacy Blog
True discipleship means holding to truth while still building bridges. In a divided world, sincere questions and Christlike love are the most radical tools we have left.| Public Square Magazine
Civility isn’t just about holding doors or saying “please” and “thank you”—it’s about how we show respect, value others’ perspectives, and foster collaboration, especially in the workplace. With hybrid teams, diverse workforces, and fast-paced demands, maintaining a civil environment can make or break a company’s culture. Here’s why civility at work isn’t optional—it’s essential: 1....| Institute for Civility
What does civility mean in a world of noise, division, and outrage? For Institute for Civility co-founders Cassandra Dahnke and Tomas Spath, civility is more than just manners—it’s the foundation for meaningful change. In their recent feature on the SideBar podcast, they reflect on their 30-year journey advocating for civility in schools, workplaces, and government....| Institute for Civility
In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Diana M. Law, a Partner at Law Hesselbaum LLP in Aurora, Ill.| 2Civility
Every November I have this sense of dread due to tragic events that occurred more often in this month than any other. These events include bad diagnoses, deaths, and disappointing election results. Whether Donald Trump’s recent victory was a diagnosis, symptom or cure of where we are as a country will obviously depend on your perspective. Though mine is wrapped up in the struggle between the first two, I am choosing to keep an open mind to his presidency and hopefully be pleasantly surprise...| Craemer Consulting
During Women’s History Month, we spoke to Audrey C. Thompson, president of the East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association.| 2Civility
When John C. Sciaccotta was installed as President of the CBA, he identified domestic violence as a key area of focus for his bar year.| 2Civility
Erika Harold was selected to present the 2025 Lewis H. Gold ’62 Lecture on Ethics & Professional Responsibility at Villanova Law.| 2Civility
We recently spoke to Weeya Baysah Young, President of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago.| 2Civility
Erika Harold attended “A Conversation with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson,” a discussion on her recently released memoir “Lovely One.”| 2Civility
Nicholas Cummings is a Black lawyer and President of the CCBA, the oldest association of African-American lawyers and judges in the country.| 2Civility
Conflict resolution skills are the key to healing relationships and overcoming divides. Discover proven techniques that can create lasting peace.| Public Square Magazine
“The law of love will work, just as the law of gravitation will work.” – Gandhi In parts one and two of this three-part series, I developed a framework for ahimsic (nonviolent) communication (AC) as an alternative to the standard communicative norm of civility. The framework presented for AC offers various categories of resistance to…| Blog of the APA
I wanted to take the chance to highlight just a few of the most impactful events and DEI conversations I was a part of in 2024.| 2Civility
Nazi comparisons in politics mislead, distort history, and polarize. These flawed arguments derail discourse and deepen divisions in modern society.| Public Square Magazine
Kerby Anderson tries to understand the liberal mind from a biblical perspective. What are the assumptions the liberals make?| Probe Ministries
In today’s polarized climate, civility training is becoming increasingly crucial for fostering respectful and effective communication in diverse settings. The Institute for Civility is seeing a surge in requests for our programs as political, racial, gender, religious, and generational differences continue to spill over into the workplace. Organizations across various sectors—businesses, educational institutions, government bodies, and more—are seeking...| Institute for Civility
I knew it was going to be a good day when I saw the first social media response to my column about retiring Des Moines Police Chief Dana Wingert. “Hey, go f— yourself!” the person posted on X…| The Paragraph Stacker
Workplace incivility can impact morale and may be costing organizations roughly $2B per day in absenteeism and diminished productivity.| 2Civility
Last month we celebrated Disability Pride Month, a time to commemorate the ADA and highlight the contributions of people with disabilities.| 2Civility
From June 1-6, the Institute for Civility proudly led its second Student Legislative Seminar of 2024, featuring enthusiastic students from Palacios and Wharton, TX high schools. Both schools have been valued participants in our program for many years, and this session was no exception in terms of impact and engagement. Despite the summer heat and...| Institute for Civility
My body is uncooperative. It moves to a beat that at times I cannot hear. Next to the images of thin, pale models, I am an affront to their image. My dark skin insults those with a fancy for a-historical revisionism and half-truths. My uterus is in the hands of men who will never have […]| Crutches and Spice
March 2-7 saw twelve students and three teacher chaperones from Texas City High School in Washington, DC for one of the Institute’s Student Legislative Seminars. This is the 13th time Texas City has participated in this program, and with chaperones who have experienced the trip before on hand with us again, the trip just keeps...| Institute for Civility
If you were asked to pick a word of the year, what would it be? Since 2004, the Oxford English Dictionary has selected a Word of the Year. They select one “that is judged to reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of that particular year and to have lasting potential as a word of cultural... The post Embracing Authentic Civility in a Disconnected World appeared first on Institute for Civility.| Institute for Civility
July 17-21 found myself and fellow co-founder Tomás Spath walking the halls of Congress again for the first time post-pandemic. It felt really good to be back. But you may wonder, why do we do that? We try to walk the halls every year for a number of reasons. First, and perhaps the most important,... The post From the President’s Pen appeared first on Institute for Civility.| Institute for Civility
Same Mission, New Name The Institute for Civility in Government has simplified our name to the Institute for Civility. Our mission remains steadfast: to facilitate dialogue, teach respect, and build civility in both the public and private spheres. Our vision is to see a day when civility is the norm for all of us where... The post The Institute for Civility Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity appeared first on Institute for Civility.| Institute for Civility
Now that we are fortunate enough to be past the pandemic, the Institute is excited to be back to our full programming capabilities, and we are taking full advantage! This spring and summer we have been busier than ever! On April 12th we were delighted to take a Congressional Student Forum in person to a... The post From the President’s Pen appeared first on Institute for Civility.| Institute for Civility
June 3-8 found us back in DC – this time with students from Palacios High School (TX) and Wharton High School (TX). This student trip was underwritten by two area foundations who like to focus their support on their local communities. It is through the generosity of these organizations that we have been able to... The post Institute for Civility Hosts Student Legislative Seminar June 3-8 appeared first on Institute for Civility.| Institute for Civility
We find ourselves compromising every day – it’s how things get done in a society where we all want something else. But what’s the root of compromise? Isn’t it this idea that solving the issue, whatever it is, is more important than checking off everything we want?It can seem that those ideals have been left by the roadside in the past couple years, but the issue of honest compromise has crept into our boardrooms, too. Our guest today is working to instill that idea of meeting folks ha...| National Institute For Civil Discourse
The Commission shares tips for navigating difficult conversations about diversity in the legal profession.| 2Civility
These are boom times for civility in Washington.Not in our politics, interpersonal relationships or social media interactions, mind you: In survey after survey, Americans bemoan the nasty, polarized, ad hominem tone of the country’s life.| National Institute For Civil Discourse
December and January were busy months for NICD's Next Generation program. Delaware, Rhode Island, Idaho, and Michigan all welcomed discussions about civil discourse within state legislatures.| National Institute For Civil Discourse
