Citizens' Civility Symposium 2010: Reclaiming Civility in the Public Square

To be held on June 21st, 2010, this gathering of citizens and national leaders examinines the importance, challenges, and opportunities for practicing civility in the current culture of partisanship and polarization.

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The Institute for Civility in Government is a non-profit organization that works to reduce polarization in society. Through educational programs and membership, the Institute aims to build civility in a society that increasingly tilts towards uncivil speech and actions.

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Citizens' Civility Symposium 2010

Dear Friend,

The Institute for Civility in Government welcomes you to the first annual Citizens’ Civility Symposium, to be held on Monday, June 21st, 1:00 -5:00 pm at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC.
 
This bi-partisan symposium will bring together national leaders and citizens from many disciplines who are concerned about the decline of civility in our nation’s civic processes.  Together we will reflect on the causes for the decline, what is at stake, and what can be done to reverse the negative trends in civic engagement throughout our nation.

The Symposium will feature two panels.   The first panel will include elected officials, past and present, and others who will examine the civility crisis on Capitol Hill. The second panel will examine the implications the crisis on Capitol Hill has for our communities across the nation.The program will include a time for participants to respond to the panel discussions.  A reception will immediately follow the event.

This event will bring national attention to a growing problem while highlighting efforts addressing it.

Seating is limited, so early registration is strongly advised.  Early registration has been extended.Thank you for visiting us.  We hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Cassandra Dahnke
Co-Founder, the Institute for Civility in Government