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 Americans 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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Host a Better Argument Event
Want to host a Better Argument? Apply for a free license to access a comprehensive event toolkit.
Explore our Resources
Our free digital resources will equip you to engage with others across difference.
Apply for Funding
We support local events that create opportunities for connection across difference.
Become a Fellow
Join a cohort of fellows and receive training in how to lead Better Arguments.
Social Media
@Facinghistory president and CEO, @RogerBrooksFH, encourages Denverites to #ArgueBetter in their own lives in his empowering call to action. @AspenCitizen @allstate
“Detroit is a great American city that embodies the opportunities, challenges, and arguments that shape civic life.” @ericpliu #ArgueBetter @allstate @facinghistory @jacobsmith88 @DeepDiveDetroit @lolochue http://www.modeldmedia.com/features/better-arguments-project-03.26.19.aspx …
“I came in thinking people are tired of these conversations. I’m leaving thinking there is room to convene more people,” said Lauren Hood @deepdivedetroit. Thanks to @modeld for takeaways from #BetterArguments w/ @aspeninstitute @facinghistory @Allstate -> http://bit.ly/2FsoeOc
In a world where arguments are often used as ammunition, here are 5 ways to turn them into tools to solve problems, via The Better Arguments Project—a partnership of @AspenCitizen, @facinghistory & @Allstate.
The Better Arguments Project is a collaboration by the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program, Facing History and Ourselves, and The Allstate Corporation.
