Please join us for National Issues Forums and a
Deliberative Learning Circle
during the National Week of Conversation
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The National Issues Forums Institute is joining a broad coalition of civic organizations across the country as a hosting partner for the fifth annual National Week of Conversation, an opportunity for Americans to come together in a wide range of discussions about issues that impact the country, and the world. During the week of April 25, online National Issues Forums are being convened on voting and policing, and we are collaborating with National Conference on Citizenship about innovative ways civic practitioners are bringing people with diverse views together in deliberative discussions of public issues that impact our lives.
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This year's National Week of Conversation will be preceded by America Talks, (April 21 & 23). Join thousands of fellow Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs in 60-minute, 1:1 or small-group conversations, face-to-face on video. Two convenient options: Thursday, April 21 at 8:00 pm EDT and Saturday, April 23 at 1:00 pm EDT.
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At a Glance | Opportunities to Participate Online
National Issues Forum on voting and elections
How Should We Encourage and Safeguard Voting?
- Mon., April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm EDT (Common Ground for Action online text-based platform)
- Register
Learning Circle | Co-sponsored by National Issues Forums Institute and National Conference on Citizenship
How to Facilitate Productive Conversations on Public Issues
- Wed., April 27, 2:00 - 3:00 pm EDT
- Register
National Issues Forum on voting and elections
How Can We Encourage and Safeguard Voting?
- Thurs., April 28, 2:00 - 3:30 pm EDT (ZOOM)
- Register
National Issues Forums on policing
How Should We Ensure Safety and Fair Treatment?
- Fri., April 29, 1:00 - 2:30 pm EDT (ZOOM)
- Register
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Join a National Issues Forum on voting and elections
Many Americans are concerned about the US election system although we don't always agree on the main problem or how best to fix it.
- What should we do so people can vote with confidence and trust that the outcomes accurately represent the will of the people?
- How should we safeguard and improve elections?
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During the forums, participants will discuss perspectives and experiences as they weigh the pros and cons of various approaches to the issue and gain important insights from other participants in a civil and productive atmosphere. |
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Monday, April 25, 2022
7:00 - 9:00 pm ET
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
2:00 - 3:30 pm EDT
Platform: ZOOM
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Join a National Issues Forum on policing
People in communities across the country are considering policing practices that treat all people fairly while still enforcing the law.
- What law enforcement functions do we most value and want to enhance? What aspects do we want to eliminate or rethink?
- What roles should community members, law enforcement, officeholders, social services, educators, businesses, and others play as we work to enhance and improve policing?
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During the forum, participants will discuss perspectives and experiences as they weigh the pros and cons of various approaches to the issue and gain important insights from other participants in a civil and productive atmosphere. |
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Friday, April 29, 2022
1:00 - 2:30 pm EDT
Platform: ZOOM
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Join a Learning Circle
How to Facilitate Productive Conversations on Public Issues?
Co-sponsored by National Issues Forums Institute and the
Across the United States and throughout the world, innovative civic practitioners are bringing people with diverse views together in deliberative discussions of public issues that impact our lives. People are crossing traditional barriers to listen deeply, to think critically, and to create foundations for constructive and complementary public work. In this session, we'll examine these practices while sharing insights and resources from the National Issues Forums Institute.
Presenter: Betty Knighton, President of the National Issues Forums Institute
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
2:00 - 3:00 pm EDT
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About Deliberation in National Issues Forums |
National Issues Forums issue guides are designed to stimulate public deliberation, which is a way of making decisions together that is different from discussion or debate. The purpose of deliberative forums is to inform collective action. As citizens, we have to make decisions together before we can act together, whether with other citizens or through legislative bodies. Acting together is essential for addressing problems that can't be solved by one group of people or one institution. These problems have more than one cause and therefore have to be met by a number of mutually reinforcing initiatives with broad public participation.
About the National Issues Forums Institute
The National Issues Forums Institute's mission is to promote the use of public deliberation in schools, colleges, civic organizations, and religious institutions in the United States. The institute's members are volunteers drawn from leaders in government, colleges and universities, libraries, civic organizations, the media, and medicine. For more information visit www.nifi.org.
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