Ronald Reagan Center on Civility and Democracy

Americans of all political persuasions are frustrated with the deep divisions and increased polarization that is dividing our country and putting our democracy at risk.

Differing views and vigorous debate have always been cornerstones of American society, yet so much of public expression today reflects profound division. 


Americans are losing faith in their institutions and their leaders, with some even questioning if our representative republic is the best form of government.

Foreign actors and some domestic groups pump out false information with the goal of confusing and misleading voters, further dividing us and portraying democracy as flawed.

We promote informed civil discourse and bipartisanship where it exists and seek out those who have helped bring civility back to our everyday interactions.

We create opportunities for bipartisan dialogue, highlighting how working together leads to creative solutions that strengthen us. We advocate respect where incivility is at its worst.

We want to promote a different vision–where we teach our children what it means to be an American and why our founding values still make our country a “shining city on a hill.”

We’re convening experts and bipartisan conversations with elected officials, scholars, and experts. We’ve also published a shareable document about the risks of false information.