Student Fellows Richard Shafranek and Maya Brod of the Center for Political Participation at Allegheny College led a discussion on Civility & Politics at Harvard University’s Emerging Leaders Conference Feb. 28.
College students from throughout the country participated in the discussion to better grasp the effects of a growing incivility in our national politics. Participating students discussed the influence of the media and our technology culture, as well as the entrenched two-party system, on our civil discourse. They explored the role of higher education in resolving the problem for the future.
The Emerging Leaders Conference was held at Harvard’s Institute of Politics Feb. 26-28. Colleges in attendance are members of the IOP’s National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement.