American civic life doesn’t need fewer arguments; it needs better arguments.
Our Mission
The Better Arguments Project is a national civic initiative created to help bridge divides – not by papering over those divides but by helping people have better arguments.
Connecting Communities
We partner with communities to bring principles of a better argument to practice.
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Detroit
"I came in thinking that people are tired of these conversations. I'm leaving thinking there is room to convene more people about these topics."
In Detroit, participants talked about the tensions between newcomers and longtime residents.
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Denver
"It's time for conversations to reach out to everyday people, the people we don't normally see."
In Denver, participants talked about tensions created by the tech boom.
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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
“A rush to reunion can entrench injustice.”
Eric Liu makes the case for having Better Arguments.
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Trainings & Webinars
Better Argument Methods
Practical exercises that help individuals and/or groups practice the habits of mind associated with engaging in Better Arguments.
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Last chance to RSVP! Join us tomorrow (4/30) at 1 pm ET for Better Arguments 101 – an intro on how to #arguebetter
Better Arguments 101 – The Better Arguments Project
Join us for a one-hour introduction to the Better Arguments Project. Together, we will reflect on the role of ar…
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Coming soon: We’re happy to share that our Better Arguments Project will be leading a workshop at Building Together 2024, hosted by @COF_ – a convening of leading philanthropic institutions that are seeking to bridge divides. #buildingtogether24
Join us Tuesday, March 26 from 3 – 5 pm ET for Better Arguments: Principles to Practice — an immersive and interactive workshop on how to #arguebetter!
Join us Tuesday, March 26 from 3 – 5 pm ET for Better Arguments: Principles to Practice — an immersive and interactive workshop on how to #arguebetter!
Better Arguments: Principles to Practice – The Better Arguments Project
Principles to Practice is designed to explore the practical application of the Better Arguments approach, focusing on …
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The Better Arguments Project is a collaboration by the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program, Facing History and Ourselves, and The Allstate Corporation.
