In a debate, we are trying to win an argument. In a dialogue, we are looking to discover new options rather than trying to ...

On October 30, AEI hosted Jorge Elorza, the CEO of Democrats for Education Reform, for a discussion with AEI’s Frederick M. Hess on common ground in early childhood, K–12, and higher education. After ...

Have you ever felt stuck in a conversation that feels like it's running on fumes? We've all been there. Awkward silences creep in, and you scramble to think of something to say besides "the weather ...

This year's campaign season was filled with divisive, sometimes downright hostile language. And now a lot of folks may be gearing up for holiday conversations with loved ones who disagree with them.

This story was part of a six-page Town Hall section in the print editions of Tuesday's News-Gazette. To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email Editor Jeff D'Alessio at jdalessio@news-gazette.com. This ...

The holidays can be a stressful time—especially if there's a chance of getting into an argument with your loved ones.

“It’s OK to have a difference of opinion and still agree on the fact that we want a better Wisconsin,” according to George Brooks of Sussex. Brooks was one of more than 400 Wisconsinites who ...

Master the art of turning heated arguments into productive conversations with these simple phrases that emotionally ...

The Westmont Center for Dialogue and Deliberation (WCDD) takes on the hot button issue of e-bikes at its next conversation, Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) ...

I set out almost three years ago to travel the country and talk with as many ordinary Americans as possible to understand why we’re so deeply divided. This year, the “America at a Crossroads” team and ...

Editor’s note: This essay is part of our ongoing Between Us series, examining the factors that contribute to polarization and prevent good governance, good citizenship and good relationships — and ...