Taking the 'Dis' Out of Civil Discourse: Rebuilding Democracy

Come join the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library at our Library and Research Center on Monday, May 15 at 7:00 pm as we host Meg Heubeck who will speak on American democracy. Democracy benefits from the vigorous debate and a diversity of opinions however, the current climate of polarization has eroded traditions of civility that have bolstered policy-making in the past. This presentation will discuss how we can bring the tradition back by looking at the media and its effect on political discourse, discussing how we might bring the political discussion back to our schools and homes, and experimenting with strategies for incorporating civil discourse into our daily lives.

What: Taking the ‘Dis’ Out of Civil Discourse: Rebuilding Democracy, a talk with Meg Heubeck, Director of Instruction at the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

Where: The WWPL Library and Research Center, 235 East Beverley St. or join us on Zoom

When: Monday, May 15 at 7:00 pm

Cost: Free, but donations are encouraged.

Meg Heubeck currently serves as the Director of Instruction at the University of Virginia Center for Politics. In this role, Meg is responsible for providing educational materials for the Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) and the Global Perspectives on Democracy (GPD) programs. This includes creating educational materials, managing simulations, and leading leadership and civic engagement instruction for teachers, youth, and international visitors.

Meg has traveled to Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on behalf of the GPD program to follow up and deliver a civic engagement curriculum for the United States Department of State. In addition, Meg has assisted in planning and implementing leadership programs for countries such as Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Ms. Heubeck has been working with young professionals from Mongolia, the Middle East, and North Africa helping them to develop civic action plans.

Taking the ‘Dis’ Out of Civil Discourse

By Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library

Taking the ‘Dis’ Out of Civil Discourse

Rebuilding Democracy with Educator Meg Heubeck