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The Civil Discourse Initiative: How to disagree productively

Civil Discourse Initiative demonstrates how to respectfully discuss controversial topics, an essential part of United States democracy that seems to be easier said than done.

<p>Over the last year, CDI has put on numerous events, bringing together student leaders with different views on controversial public issues to model what good dialogue should look like.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Over the last year, CDI has put on numerous events, bringing together student leaders with different views on controversial public issues to model what good dialogue should look like. 



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