A scene in “Young Washington,” a film released this summer about George Washington's early years, caught my attention. Young George is being taught about civility and how he conducts himself around others. At one point,…
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News June 23, 2026. Americans spend a lot of time arguing about what’s wrong with the country. Sometimes international visitors help remind us what’s wonderful about it, and…
As a think tank, we spend a lot of time discussing what free markets and limited government require to function well: property rights, the rule of law, sound fiscal policy, and regulatory restraint. These are the visible…
In a time of sharp divisions and fiery rhetoric, civility can seem like a remnant of a quieter past. But for those committed to advancing free markets and limited government, civility is essential to progress. It is the…
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News February 17, 2026. Four Michigan governors, Jim Blanchard, Jennifer Granholm, Rick Snyder and John Engler, gathered on Feb. 4 to talk about civility in American life. Their…
All living former Michigan executives teamed up to discuss civility with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy Wednesday. Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm remotely joined former Govs. Rick Snyder, James Blanchard and John Engler…
The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy will bring a bipartisan group of New Hampshire’s youngest state representatives together on Dec. 1 for a frank and open conversation on the importance of civility in public life. …
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