In 2011, the University of Arizona created NICD after the Tucson shooting that killed six people and wounded thirteen others, including former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

NICD mourns the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, a powerful champion of promoting open discourse over violence. We urge everyone—left, right, and center—to raise their voice in condemning …

The National Institute for Civil Discourse was established in the wake of the tragic shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a moment that underscored the urgent need for greater …

He has created and helps manage NICDs websites including: NICD.Arizona.edu, CommonSenseAmerican.org, NxtGenUSA.org, EngagingDifferences.org, …

Americans from across the country and political spectrum are alarmed by the bitter divisions in our country. At NICD we believe the American people will be our saving grace. We are less …

Keith Allred is the Executive Director for the National Institue For Civil Discourse. He is also the President of Common Sense American an NICD Program.

Impressed by the successful five-year state pilot, leadership invited Keith to make NICD the platform for CommonSense American and to integrate it with NICD’s other programs to revive …

NICD Programs Take Action with Us Americans from across the country and political spectrum are alarmed by the bitter divisions in our country. Just when we think our politics can’t get …

Engaging in conversations across the divide opens doors to finding common ground and moves our country toward a more perfect union. Our programs convey several key principles and best …

Americans from across the country and political spectrum are alarmed by the bitter divisions in our country. At NICD we believe the American people will be our saving grace. We are less …