ICDD's Timothy J. Shaffer and Texas A&M University rhetoric scholar Jennifer Mercieca is at the BLUE place write in The Conversation U.S. about #LegitimatePoliticalDiscourse and how looking through the lens of communication helps us make sense of #January6th, identifying democratic and anti-democratic rhetoric and actions.

Thanks to National Communication Association for sharing my article with Jennifer Mercieca is at the BLUE place from The Conversation U.S. about what happened on #January6th and the use of #LegitimatePoliticalDiscourse."

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What is legitimate political discourse? How does it apply to various protests? What kind of civil disobedience is legitimate? Later we'll talk with Timothy J. Shaffer, director of a university institute on civil discourse. Comment using #DetroitToday and listen at 101.9FM WDET 101.9FM

"Who are the ones raising their voices? Who are the ones breaking the decorum... and are screaming?" asks Shaffer, noting that that changes the lens by which we interpret what is legitimate political discourse. #DetroitToday

It was an honor to be part of this discussion today about #LegitimatePoliticalDiscourse. And thanks to the callers with great comments and questions. Thanks to Stephen Henderson and WDET 101.9FM for engaging important discussions with real impacts, locally and beyond. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tru…

I woke this morning with an extra energy, a buzz in my step. Wasn’t sure why until I remembered… IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY‼️ 🎈 🎉 🎂 On February 16, 1863, Bluemont Central College became Kansas State Agricultural College. K-State K-State Alumni Association #KState #KS

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Join a discussion led by students in K-State Comm Studies, in partnership with K-State Institute for Civic Discourse & Democracy and the Dow Center for Multicultural and Community Studies at K-State Libraries, as we discuss the topic of sexism. More info: bit.ly/3qnAQ19

Today's interview on News Radio KMAN highlighted the importance of nuanced and educated takes on actions by elected officials, even when it runs counter to how you think about a topic; the #SupremeCourt nomination process; and the death of #MadeleineAlbright. 1350kman.com/in-focus-podca…

Thanks to @KeirnKinnan from Wildcats Vote at K-State and Donna Schenck-Hamlin representing both League of Women Voters of the US and @ICDD on News Radio KMAN this morning. As I mentioned to Brandon Peoples, #voting in a basic and foundational act in democracy. 1350kman.com/in-focus-4-7-2…

Wednesday night, ICDD Director Timothy J. Shaffer and Community Partnerships Associate Donna Schenck-Hamlin presented on work with USD 383 and potential future use of the ninth grade building in Manhattan. Read more about it below in the Manhattan Mercury. themercury.com/news/education…

I'm in #OKC today speaking at National Association of Agricultural Educators's national conference. I have the opportunity to speak about democracy and the role of deliberative pedagogy in the classroom. The challenges we face today in higher education--and society--are real. Educators need to respond accordingly.

Check out the latest NICD Research Brief! Natl Inst Civil Disc Research Director Robert Boatright writes about what civility is, how important it is, and how norms of civility change. #civility #political #philosophy nicdresearch.org/2022/05/24/res…

Politics is about engaging differences constructively, not winning and losing. Learn more by visiting engagingdifferences.org.

Exciting news! We're now the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication with newly launched degrees in Advertising & Public Relations and News & Sports Media, and an updated degree in Communication Studies. >> Follow us at A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication

Wildcats, don’t forget that today, is your last day to register for the Primary Election!

While primary elections require a party affiliation, all registered voters, regardless of affiliation, are able to vote on the Value them Both amendment.

Congratulations to Nick at Providence College on this civil discourse grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation! media.providence.edu/press-release/…

.John Wood Jr. of USA TODAY & Braver Angels spoke with Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Sen. Susan Collins about the University of Delaware Biden School Civility in Public Service Award sponsored by Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). He also talked with NICD Research Network member & University of Delaware Biden School SNF Chair of Civil Discourse Timothy J. Shaffer.