The Miller Center at 50 | Public Programming

Описание: At the Miller Center, we believe that opposing positions can both have merit; that we can investigate questions of fact and discuss questions of opinion; that we can be open to changing our minds; and that our political system benefits from compromise.

All of these values have been at the heart of our mission since our founding in 1975. That’s why every year we bring together Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives. We convene dozens of events fostering civil and intellectual dialogue among scholars, politicians, journalists, and citizens. We host small private gatherings with government leaders in Washington, DC, and public roundtables with scholars and current and former public officials across the country. And we present public panels and discussions for UVA students, faculty, alumni, the Charlottesville community, and the nation--both in person and via online webinars.

These gatherings not only bring important perspectives to our discussion of issues but serve as models of civil discourse. Because ultimately our democracy depends on how we talk to each other, and what we do when we disagree.