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Megastudy Findings from the Stanford Democracy Challenge
CDI Staff|November 21, 2024Science journal article highlights the effectiveness of CDI's Perspectives in reducing partisan animosity.
2024 Election Dialogue Playbook
Jake Fay, Ed.D, Eliza O'Neil|September 30, 2024This report aims to equip higher education leaders with the tools to foster campus unity and maintain institutional integrity in the face of future activism.
Navigating Campus Protests: University Leadership in the Era of Polarized Activism
Mylien Duong, PhD, Keith Welker, PhD, Mary Aviles, Ketura Elie, Caroline Mehl|September 17, 2024This report aims to equip higher education leaders with the tools to foster campus unity and maintain institutional integrity in the face of future activism.
Anticipating More Unrest, Colleges Prioritize Civic Dialogue
Jessica Blake, Kathryn Palmer, Inside Higher Ed|August 21, 2024As institutions across the country brace for new protests over the war in Gaza and a testy presidential election, many are looking for guidance.
Election 2024: What's at Stake for Business and the Workplace?
Rachel Layne, Harvard Business School|August 19, 2024Ahead of the election, Harvard Business School faculty discussed its impact on businesses and provided advice for maintaining civility at work.
'We’re in the danger zone': A conversation with Caroline Mehl
Greg Berman, The Fulcrum|August 6, 2024A conversation between CDI Co-Founder and Executive Director Caroline Mehl and The Fulcrum about improving civic culture through constructive dialogue.
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