NICD mourns the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, a powerful champion of promoting open discourse over violence. We urge everyone—left, right, and center—to raise their voice in condemning …

In addition to her role at NICD, she lectures international college students on Conflict Resolution, Volunteerism, Diversity in the U.S., Cultural Awareness, and U.S. Government and Politics.

The National Institute for Civil Discourse was established in the wake of the tragic shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a moment that underscored the urgent need for greater …

In 2011, the University of Arizona created NICD after the Tucson shooting that killed six people and wounded thirteen others, including former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

NICD Programs Take Action with Us Americans from across the country and political spectrum are alarmed by the bitter divisions in our country. Just when we think our politics can’t get …

Keith Allred is the Executive Director for the National Institue For Civil Discourse. He is also the President of Common Sense American an NICD Program.

Americans from across the country and political spectrum are alarmed by the bitter divisions in our country. At NICD we believe the American people will be our saving grace. We are less …

Impressed by the successful five-year state pilot, leadership invited Keith to make NICD the platform for CommonSense American and to integrate it with NICD’s other programs to revive …

Aug 8, 2025 · The National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) released the findings of its latest nationwide polling through CommonSense American, revealing an unprecedented level of …

Feb 20, 2026 · Americans from across the country and political spectrum are alarmed by the bitter divisions in our country. At NICD we believe the American people will be our saving grace. We …