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Good communities don't avoid hard conversations—they make room for them.Join the Kansas Leadership Center, the Wichita Journalism Collaborative and the League of Women Voters of Wichita Metro for a Braver Angels Debate exploring the USD 259 bond issue. Through a structured, moderated conversation, participants speak, listen and ask questions—not to win an argument, but to better understand one another.
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Debate begins promptly at 6 p.m.
📍 Wichita Public Library – Rockwell Branch
5939 E. 9th St. N., Wichita, KS 67208
➡️ Register for this FREE event: https://zfrmz.com/INwii2CYHSD9DRKotVX3
This event is hosted by the Kansas Leadership Center, the Wichita Journalism Collaborative and the League of Women Voters of Wichita Metro and is not a program of the Wichita Public Library.
The Resolution
To be announced.
The formal debate resolution will be announced closer to the event. It will provide a clear prompt for discussion, and participants will have the opportunity to speak for or against it—or simply listen.
This isn't a panel or a shouting match. Some attendees prepare short remarks. Others ask questions through the Debate Chair or simply observe. Moderators ensure a respectful exchange where every voice has a place.
✨ Why come?
▪️ Experience a proven structure for civil dialogue on challenging public issues.
▪️ Hear thoughtful perspectives from across the ideological spectrum.
▪️ Practice curiosity and respectful engagement.
▪️ Leave with a deeper appreciation for perspectives across differences.
No expertise is required. Just bring an open mind and a willingness to engage.
✨ Why register?
Registration is free and helps us create a thoughtful, balanced conversation by understanding the mix of perspectives in the room.
Learn more: https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/klcevents/braver-angels-debate-usd-259-bond-issue/
About Braver Angels: https://braverangels.org/
✅ Note: The debate resolution does not represent the Kansas Leadership Center's position on the issue. Speakers will alternate between supporting and opposing the resolution.
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Wichita Public Library (Rockwell Branch), 5911 E 9th St N, Wichita, KS 67208-3652, United States
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