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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How can better arguments build trust? The Better Arguments Project, teaches people the art of civil discourse. Conversations about our differences are difficult, but they challenge us to understand one another better. More: https://bit.ly/3tTH36E #InstituteInFocus @AspenCitizen
“People don’t trust what they don’t understand. I don’t think you can understand unless you argue and push back.” https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/we-can-build-trust-and-community-through-better-arguments/
The Better Arguments Project is a collaboration by the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program, Facing History and Ourselves, and The Allstate Corporation.
