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America is at a crossroads where politicians, news media, and social media fan the flames of toxic partisanship. Many Americans now question whether they can trust their fellow citizens. The resulting polarization and the distrust engendered in civic and government institutions continues to have a corrosive effect on both our representative democracy and society more widely. While social media has made the right to speak easier than ever, the responsibility to listen has been sorely neglected. One answer to partisanship and polarization lies in fostering respect for different opinions through civil dialogue between opposing sides.
Ben Klutsey is Executive Director of the Mercatus Center, a research center at George Mason University that advances knowledge about how markets solve problems and help us lead happier, healthier, and richer lives. He is passionate about driving meaningful dialogue and advancing ideas and practices that sustain a free and open society.
This program will be hosted in-person at The Union League of Philadelphia – 140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Registration is required. Please register through this event to attend. Should you wish to view the program virtually, the program will be available through Founding Forward’s YouTube.
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6:00pm Reception
6:30pm Program
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