The Colorado Conference on Civic Discourse was a groundbreaking event held June 5-6, 2025, at the Penrose House in Colorado Springs. The conference brought together leaders, scholars, policymakers, and citizens to address the pressing issue of declining civil discourse in America.

The event, hosted at the base of America's Mountain, featured robust discussions on critical topics including civility, open inquiry, viewpoint diversity in higher education, free speech, and civics education. Against a backdrop of echo chambers, divisive rhetoric, and a concerning erosion of civic knowledge, the conference aimed to restore faith in democratic institutions and promote healthy, informed debate.

Attendees explored practical solutions to counter the trend of hyper-partisan ideologies and worked to foster a culture where disagreement doesn't mean division. The conference was organized by the Center for the Study of Government and the Individual (CSGI), which provides education in the American constitutional tradition to UCCS students and the broader Colorado Springs community. The event represented a significant movement dedicated to improving the state of civil discourse in the United States, bringing together thought leaders committed to restoring nonviolent and civil debate in American society.

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