Rockefeller’s determination and deep love for humanity were essential to him and are timeless components of his legacy. He saw it as our duty as citizens to work together.
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Why Public Dialogue is Important
Public dialogue provides opportunities for stakeholders and policymakers to glean from the public the things that matter to them.
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Joel Smith Leadership Award Winner: Shane Engebrecht
“I want people to know that anyone can be like Joel,” Shane said. “We can all be of service to our fellow human beings. We can be nice to people. We can look around and see a need, taking just a brief second to help somebody else. It helps us as much as it helps them.”
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Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller’s 1967 Inaugural Address
The following text is the full address delivered by Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller on January 10, 1967. He had just been elected the 37th Governor of Arkansas, and the first Republican elected to the state’s highest office in 94 years.
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A Visit to Death Row in 1970
On Dec. 29, 1970, with mere weeks left in his final term, Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller commuted the death sentences of 15 men awaiting execution in Arkansas.
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Be a Decision-Maker
“Deliberative democracy invites individuals to come together to make the best possible decision about how they can live well together.”
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