The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation exists because it wishes to bring about an improvement in society, to be a positive influence on American life.  In the founder’s words, the Foundation exists “to shine the light of truth on critical and controversial issues through the support of scholarly studies, education, research, and public debates, and by the dissemination of the results via a variety of media to all segments of the public.  This should accrue to society’s benefit and further fulfillment of universal individual freedom and its promise of true democracy.”

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The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation seeks to establish a national civic debate program with the goal of improving public understanding of issues of great national importance. Over the years through partnerships with organizations such as the National Forensic League, James Madison University, University of California Santa Barbara, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, the National Association of Urban Debate Leagues, and the Federalist Society, the foundation has already invested significantly in improving and strengthening debate at the high school and college levels. Over the course of the next decade, the foundation will also work toward advancing civic debate in cities across America. Presently, the foundation is working to establish partnerships with national, regional, or local organizations to administer public debates sponsored and funded by the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation.

Debate forms the core of a healthy American democracy. The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation supports numerous projects that advance public debate. Read more about these initiatives and watch a debate on a topic of great public import.

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