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Civics at Work: Promoting Civil Discourse in the Workplace

As a part of 'National Week of Conversation', the Defending Democratic Institutions Project is hosting a 'Civics at Work' event to outline the important role that civics plays in promoting civil discourse in the workplace. 

Event by Deborah Enix-Ross , Ginny Badanes , Preston Golson , Ted McConnell , and Suzanne Spaulding (moderator) — April 17, 2023

We Hold These Truths: How Verified Content Defends Democracies

Please join the CSIS International Security Program for the “We Hold These Truths: How Verified Content Defends Democracies” event on March 27 at 9 am EDT.

Event by Emily Harding , Suzanne Spaulding , Ambassador Beth Van Schaack , Dana Rao , Jessica Brandt , Dr. Matthew Turek , Andrew Jenks , Andy Parsons , and Mounir Ibrahim — March 27, 2023

The Truth of the Matter

Disinformation and the Midterm Election

CSIS’s Suzanne Spaulding, former Undersecretary of Homeland Security joins the podcast to discuss disinformation (foreign and domestic) surrounding the midterm election and its impacts.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Suzanne Spaulding — November 3, 2022

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Civics for Adults: A Guide for Civics Content Providers

Reinvigorating civics has become a national and economic security imperative. The urgency requires reaching not just K-12 students but also adults. This guide is for individuals looking to engage in civics conversations and activities with adults.

Report — September 15, 2022

Stopping the Spread of Online Mis- and Disinformation

Join the Strategic Technologies Program for a conversation on the future of online communications and the role of social media platforms in a democratic society.

Event by Caitlin Chin , Suzanne Spaulding , Samantha Bradshaw , Renée DiResta , and Caitlin Vogus — September 7, 2022