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Braver Angels Debate: Should hate speech be protected by the First Amendment?

by UMD Engage

Workshop

Wed, Oct 29, 2025

5 PM – 6:30 PM CDT (GMT-5)

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Kirby Ballroom

1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812, United States

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Should hate speech be protected by the First Amendment?

Don’t just learn more skills to disagree better; practice the skills you already have.  You are invited to attend a campus wide event on Wednesday, October 29th focused on using the skills of dialogue across differences.

In partnership with Braver Angels and the College Debates and Discourse Alliance, an internal group of UMD staff, faculty, and students committed to constructive dialogue are pleased to make space for respectful conversation touching all sides of this challenging issue. Braver Angels debates are not competitive. Instead, they provide a deep experience of civil discourse. Conducted in a light parliamentary style, they teach participants to engage with each other respectfully around difficult, polarizing issues. Participants think together, listen carefully, and allow themselves to be touched and even changed by each other’s ideas. Participants emerge with greater empathy and appreciation for diversity of thought.

Event Details:

  • This event is open to all UMD faculty, staff, and students.
  • All are welcome.
  • Please register for this event.  While not required, we ask that you register for planning purposes.
  • Location: UMD Ballroom, 3rd floor of the Kirby Student Center (KSC), 1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812-3085.
  • Food and refreshments will be provided when doors open at 4:30pm.
  • The event will start at 5:00pm.
  • Reach out to Steven Godfrey, sgodfrey@d.umn.edu, with questions. 

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. To make disability-related accommodations or dietary requests, please contact Steven Godfrey, sgodfrey@d.umn.edu, two weeks prior to the event.

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Kirby Ballroom

1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812, United States

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Co-hosted with: Kirby Student Center, UMD Engage (OWNER), Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution

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