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Welcome to Wheatley Institute

Learn more about our mission and who we are.
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2025 Romney Institute George W. Romney Lecture on Public Service

Lecture by Mitt Romney Nov 12
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2025 American Family Survey Launch

Expert panel discussion Nov 14
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Resources for Peacemaking

Online resources for dialogue and depolarization.
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Strengthening society through research-supported work that fortifies the core institutions of family, religion, and constitutional government.

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Religion

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Constitution

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Constitution

Robert P. George: The Constitution and Civic Virtue

March 11, 2024 12:54 PM
George discussed what institutions—beginning with the family—instill the habits of mind that make for good citizenship.
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Constitution

How to uphold the US Constitution, according to Thomas B. Griffith

February 27, 2024 04:40 PM
Wheatley fellow delivered this year’s G. Homer Durham Lecture, sponsored by the BYU Political Science Department.
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Forum: With Malice Toward None, With Charity for All

February 22, 2024 04:25 PM
Wheatley Institute joined Wesley Theological Seminary and Deseret Magazine in hosting an evening forum on "Disagreeing Better."
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Governor Cox Speaks About Healthy Conflict Initiative at the Braver Angels National Convention

July 10, 2023 01:54 PM
Utah Governor Spencer Cox gave a sneak peak about a new initiative that he is in the process of creating at the Braver Angels National Convention. The initiative, which is to yet be announced, focuses on creating a healthy conflict model for Americans to use when disagreements arise. Deseret News wrote about his presentation on the democratic need for the improving how Americans disagree.
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Family

Wheatley Study Cited in CNN

July 03, 2023 10:57 AM
Article uses study findings from Date Night Opportunity report
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Constitution

Shima Baughman and Others Talk with Deseret News About Pluralism

June 27, 2023 11:24 AM
Deseret News executive editor, Hal Boyd, met with a panel of scholars, including Wheatley Institute Distinguished Fellow, Shima Baughman. The group discussed the current state of America and how the deep divisions have affected pluralism. The conversation delves into ways that society can continue to move towards a pluralistic society.
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