American civic life doesn’t need fewer arguments; it needs better arguments.

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Our Mission

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.

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Connecting Communities

We partner with communities to bring principles of a better argument to practice.

  • Detroiters engage in a conversation during the Better Arguments event. Photo Credit: Valaurian Waller

    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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  • Workshop attendee submits her idea into a suggestions box. Photo Credit: J. Amado Photography

    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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  • Eric Liu speaks at Aspen Ideas Festival. Photo Credit: Riccardo Savi, The Aspen Institute

    WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

    “A rush to reunion can entrench injustice.”

    Eric Liu makes the case for having Better Arguments.

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Join a Virtual Better Argument

Join a Virtual Better Argument

View a calendar of virtual Better Arguments taking place around the country, and register today.

Host a Virtual Better Argument

Host a Virtual Better Argument

Host a virtual Better Argument using our pre-designed topic toolkits.

Attend a Virtual Training

Attend a Virtual Training

Learn more about how to engage with the Better Arguments Project by participating in one of our virtual trainings.
Become a Better Argument Ambassador 

Become a Better Argument Ambassador 

Join an immersive experience with a cohort of Better Argument Ambassadors representing a wide range of sectors and communities from around the country who share a commitment to improving our civic discourse. As a result, you will be equipped with skills and support to design your own Better Argument.
Explore our Resources

Explore our Resources

Our free digital resources will introduce you to key Better Arguments concepts and provide opportunities to practice applying these concepts to various contexts.
Topic Submission

Topic Submission

Is there a topic you think needs a Better Argument? Share your ideas with us.

Social Media

@ilovemyanythink
Anythink Libraries
@ilovemyanythink

@Facinghistory president and CEO, @RogerBrooksFH, encourages Denverites to #ArgueBetter in their own lives in his empowering call to action. @AspenCitizen @allstate

@aspencitizen
Aspen Institute Citizenship & American Identity
@aspencitizen

“Detroit is a great American city that embodies the opportunities, challenges, and arguments that shape civic life.” @ericpliu #ArgueBetter @allstate @facinghistory @jacobsmith88 @DeepDiveDetroit @lolochue https://www.modeldmedia.com/features/better-arguments-project-03.26.19.aspx …

@urbanconsulate
Urban Consulate
@urbanconsulate

“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 -> https://bit.ly/2FsoeOc

@therenewalproj
The Renewal Project
@therenewalproj

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.

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