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The Civility We’re Looking For Starts With Us
July 15, 2026If you ask most Americans what they want for their communities, the answers are surprisingly similar. People want to feel heard. They want safe neighborhoods, respectful workplaces, welcoming schools, and leaders who solve problems instead of creating them. They want to disagree without being dismissed. They want conversations that build understanding instead of resentment. In… -
Independence Without Division: Celebrating Freedom Through Civility
June 30, 2026Every Fourth of July, Americans gather to celebrate the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government. Yet in today’s climate, it can sometimes feel as though our differences overshadow the very freedoms we share. Patriotism doesn’t require uniformity. One of America’s greatest strengths is the freedom to hold different opinions, beliefs, and experiences. The challenge and… -
Meet Our New Program Development Intern: Aleksandra “Sasha” Mayer
June 11, 2026At the Institute for Civility, we believe meaningful change begins with people who are willing to listen, learn, and engage. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Aleksandra “Sasha” Mayer as our new Program Development Intern. Sasha recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in History of Public Policy and Law…. -
Men’s Mental Health Month: Checking In Matters
June 2, 2026June is Men’s Mental Health Month, a reminder that many men carry stress, anxiety, grief, and loneliness without ever talking about it. Too often, men are taught that strength means handling everything on their own. In reality, strength can also mean asking for help. -
Winter as a Reset for Civility
January 29, 2026The days grow shorter, the nights stretch longer, and the world feels quieter—almost as if it’s asking us to pause. Unlike other seasons that push us toward productivity and movement, winter creates space. Space to breathe. Space to reflect. Space to sit with what we’ve been too busy to notice. When life finally slows, we’re… -
Civility at a Crossroads: Why Access Matters
December 22, 2025This week, a major national news organization filed a lawsuit challenging new media-access rules at the Pentagon that it says restrict in-person coverage unless reporters agree to certain limits. Some journalists reportedly chose to give up their credentials rather than operate under those conditions. This moment goes beyond one lawsuit or one institution. It raises…
