Project Civil Discourse A Statewide Effort to Create Respectful Dialogue and Discourse on Public Issues in 2008 Presented by: Arizona Humanities Council

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Project Civil Discourse Kick-Off Event! Mike McCurry
Project Civil Discourse Kick-Off Event! Mike McCurry, Former Press Secretary to President Bill Clinton - Presented by: Arizona Humanities Council - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Virginia G. Piper Auditorium 550 E. Van Buren (7th Street & Van Buren) Free parking off 7th Street 5:30 PM, reception ~ 6:30 PM, presentation Free, RSVP at 602/257-0335

Improving Political Discourse in the Media:
Fantasy or Reality?

Join nationally-known political strategist and communications expert Mike McCurry, in a conversation about the causes and solutions to the current dismal state of political discourse in the media.

  • Americans are tired of polarized political bickering and journalists who stir the pot with divisive language designed to rake in big ratings numbers.
  • We are losing the opportunity to educate ourselves about issues so that we can work together effectively to make informed decisions about our collective future.
  • What can we do to alter the tone of media coverage? How do we take responsibility to effect this change?

Mike McCurry is a principal at Public Strategies Washington, Inc., where he provides counsel on communications strategies and management to corporate and non-profit clients. He is a veteran political strategist and spokesperson with over 30 years experience in Washington D.C. and Arizona. He is a member of the Commission on Presidential Debates.