Dossier
civil discourse initiatives
Coverage of civil discourse initiatives in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Dialogue is all the rage’: why is the right pouring millions into ‘civil discourse’ initiatives on US campuses?
US universities are adopting 'civility' initiatives to address campus controversies, with critics alleging these efforts mask a broader political agenda. A growing industry, labeled the 'civility industrial complex,' has emerged, involving right-wing funding and organizations promoting 'dialogue across difference' and 'viewpoint diversity'.