NIFI News

We Need More Discussions Like These - University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Partners with NARA and NIFI to Host Two National Issues Forums

Dec 10, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service partnered with National Archives and Records Administration at the Clinton Presidential Center and the National Issues Forums Institute to host two National Issues Forums in October, 2016.

Presidential Library Forum Focuses on Health Care Costs

Dec 07, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

From Vicki Totten

Moderating National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) forums is a great way to delve more deeply into what is concerning people. Some forums, however, seem to tap into concerns that are much more universal than others. A November, 2016, forum focused on "Health Care: How Can We Reduce Costs and Still Get the Care We Need?" is an example of one such issue.

From Creating Community Solutions - Try "Text, Talk, Act" for Families

Nov 30, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

The following announcement, from Creating Community Solutions, describes a text-message-based discussion platform focused on strengthening families through helping them talk together.

Presidential Libraries Offering Deliberative Forums on Public Issues

Nov 28, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

Plans are underway at a number of Presidential Libaries to offer deliberative forums on public issues as part of their programing for the public and their communities.

"Minding Our Future" - A Report from the David Mathews Center for Civic Life

Nov 10, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

From Gregg Kaufman - A Forum about Immigration with University of North Florida Students

Nov 03, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

The following article is from Gregg Kaufman, and describes a forum that was held on October 18, 2016, where University of North Florida students deliberated about the issue of what should be done about immigration.

Using Theater and Deliberation to Explore End of Life Issues - State University of New York at Broome

Nov 02, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

THEATER + CHOICEWORK = DELIBERATION

David Mathews Center for Civic Life Launches New Website

Oct 23, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

The David Mathews Center for Civic Life recently announced the launch of their new website at www.mathewscenter.org.

Based in Montevallo, Alabama, the David Mathews Center for Civic Life, organizes a number of programs including their signature program, Alabama Issues Forums (AIF). The following is excerpted from the "About" section of the new website:

November 9, 2016 - A Panel Discussion Co-Hosted by the National Archives and the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress

Oct 23, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

The following is an announcement from the United States Association of Former Members of Congress:

Panel Discussion Co-Hosted by the National Archives and the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress

A bipartisan group of former Members of Congress will join issue experts to examine key events in our nation's history and how they were influenced by race-- beginning with the Woodrow Wilson Administration and ending with the November 2016 elections.

Amy Lee and Etana Jacobi will Present at the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation 2016 National Conference

Oct 11, 2016 By National Issues... 0 Comments

Amy Lee and Etana Jacobi, from the Kettering Foundation, will be making a presentation titled A Public Voice: Capturing Our Collective Insights on Police and Community Relations at the October 14-16, 2016 National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD) conference in Framingham, Massachusetts. The following is a description of their presentation.

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