Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility

The School of Public & International Affairs will host the fourth annual Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility in Washington D.C. The event will feature a moderated discussion between Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio, 2011-2023) and Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana, 2007-2025). The Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility honors and perpetuates Senator Isakson’s legacy of statesmanship and political civility. Special guests consider how civil debate, mutual respect, and common-interest problem solving advance the public good. Each event features a moderated discussion between special guests who have deep experience overcoming differences to serve the public interest and who practice political civility. Learn more at spia.uga.edu/isakson.