Imagine coming together through difference, and creating progress together.

At a moment when public debate too often collapses into noise, the Center for American Dialogue is advancing a different proposition: that democracy depends not on consensus, but on the ability to engage across difference with rigor, evidence, and trust.

Rooted in Look to Michigan’s vision of bold civic engagement, Preview Day offers an early look at a pioneering model for discourse - one that bridges evidence-based research and public understanding, and reclaims disagreement as a civic strength.

with
Domenico Grasso
President, University of Michigan

and
Arthur Lupia
Vice President for Research and Innovation

Invite you to attend a conversation with:

Representative Debbie Dingell
U.S. House of Representatives, D-Michigan’s 6th District

Representative Lisa McClain
U.S. House of Representatives, R-Michigan’s 9th District

And a keynote message from:
David Brooks
Author, Political and Cultural Commentator

Monday, April 13, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Remarks will begin promptly.

Tickets are sold out.
We invite you to watch the event online.