The Heated Discourse About Civil Discourse

<span>The Heated Discourse About Civil Discourse</span>

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<span><span>Ryan Quinn</span></span>

<span><time datetime="2026-08-17T03:00:00-04:00" title="Monday, August 17, 2026 - 03:00 AM">Mon, 08/17/2026 - 03:00 AM</time>
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<p><span>Groups advocating for “dialogue across difference” and finding better ways to discuss and disagree about controversial topics are themselves part of a polarized debate.</span></p>
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<div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/author/ryan-quinn&quot; hreflang="en">Ryan Quinn</a></div>
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