Regulated Civil Discourse

08/20/2025

https://www.civic-renaissance.com/p/what-if-agreement-isnt-the-goal?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=250833&post_id=170694273&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=h8nmt&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

Beyond Politeness, Toward Civility

08/06/2025

Braver Angels had many requests for workshops that aren't political and leave out red/blue references. Now that workshop exists!
"Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments Into Discussions."
Saturday, August 16 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PT/2:00-4:00 ET. - FREE
REGISTER:

Build skills to prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments.

12/05/2024

Discover the Art of Civil Discourse: Engage in RCD's Gnosome Building

Dive into the heart of meaningful conversation and contribute to the collective wisdom of humanity. We invite you to participate in a unique session of Regulated Civil Discourse (RCD), where we're not just talking—we're building the Gnosome, a groundbreaking fund of human understanding.

Why Join Us?

Elevate Your Perspective: Engage with diverse viewpoints in a structured, respectful environment.

Contribute to Knowledge: Be part of an innovative approach to cataloging human insights and understanding.

Sharpen Your Skills: Learn and practice the art of civil discourse, vital for today's complex world.

Follow this link to learn more.

https://regulatedcivildiscourse.com/your-invitation

Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of intellectual exchange. Join us in shaping the future of discourse.

Let's build the Gnosome together. Your voice is the key.

Thank you,
Seth Wegher-Thompson

I love exploring podcasts, talk radio stations, articles, and videos of all viewpoints. I have always enjoyed seeking opportunities to question my beliefs and further educate myself. However, I have noticed that people are usually focused on competitive debate rather than the fluid passing of inform...

08/22/2024

Fyi Braver Angels debate today. It will most likely be archived.

"In Chicago, we're also hosting a Coliseum Debate titled "Resolved: Progressivism is a Force for Good in American Democracy." This in-person event is tomorrow night, August 22 at 5 pm ET at the Sulzer Regional Library. It will be livestreamed on our Youtube Channel."

Livestream link for Braver Angels' Coliseum Debate at the Democratic National Convention, "Resolved: Progressivism is a Force for Good in American Democracy....

07/14/2024

Here is an inspiring and shining example of civil discourse in the USA.

A man killed at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania Saturday has been identified as 50-year-old former firefighter Corey Comperatore, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Sunday.

Comperatore was an avid supporter of Trump and excited to be at Trump's rally Saturday in Butler, Shapiro said. He was there with his wife and two daughters and dove over them to protect them when gunshots were heard in the crowd...

Paul Hayden, 62, a neighbor of Comperatore's for about 20 years, described him as an "easygoing guy" who he got along with despite their political differences.

"He knew I was a Biden fan, I knew he's a Trump fan," Hayden told NBC News. "But we never let that come in between us. We still said 'Hi' to each other, we still talked to each other. Some people take it to the extreme."

Hayden recalled memories of riding dirt bikes with Comperatore, and said his death "hit close to home."

A man killed at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania Saturday has been identified as 50-year-old former firefighter Corey Comperatore, Pennsylvania Gov.

10/04/2023

https://youtu.be/8jqsTibzgmQ?si=CR7hl18AO-wh4-1t
fyi

A New Podcast from Braver Angels - Coming Fall 2023 | Done with the divisiveness in our politics and ready to do something about it? Host Mónica Guzmán is jo...

10/20/2022

GK Chesterton:

09/28/2022

https://www.regulatedcivildiscourse.com/rcd-procedure

In 2004, while on vacation in San Diego with my wife Barbara and our children, I wrote the first drafts of the RCD procedure on a note pad at a Ramada Inn.  Over the years I have worked on it as diligently as possible.  However, due to some extraordinary and chronic health circumstances, I ha...

09/04/2021

RCD recommends AllSides for candid and Civil news reporting and commentary such as this blog piece by their Managing Editor on the transportation bill.

https://www.allsides.com/blog/heres-why-you-should-care-about-12t-infrastructure-bill

See issues and political news with news bias revealed. Non-partisan, crowd-sourced technology shows all sides so you can decide.

05/09/2021

FYI Braver Angels Debate this week on Religious Liberty and Nondiscrimination Laws.
I will be helping out as a Whip in Room 2. We always have a few hundred folks Time to check out Braver Angels - I know you keep hearing about it... 😉

Should non-discrimination laws take precedence over religious liberty? Join Braver Angels to debate.