Civil Dialogues

Jay Sexton, director of the Kinder Institute, talks to students about their efforts to foster civil discourse on college campuses by leading with vulnerability, openness, and the belief that dialogue still makes a difference, even as many conversations become louder, harsher, and more polarized.

From detention centers to work permits to access to education, immigration continues to shape American life — and stir national debate. Panelists representing a broad spectrum of experiences come together to discuss how policy changes impact families, students, workers, and communities in deeply personal ways.

Civil Dialogues series co-founders Jean Becker and Linda Lorelle lead a safe and judgment-free discussion about what’s happening in the Trump administration, and how and why Americans must engage in our democracy. Experts include Jay Sexton, director of the Kinder Institute, and veteran reporter and editor Kathy Kiely.