DON'T JUST FOLLOW THE NEWS
DON'T JUST FOLLOW THE NEWS
DON'T JUST FOLLOW THE NEWS
DON'T JUST FOLLOW THE NEWS
Challenge Your Perspective
Challenge Your Perspective
Challenge Your Perspective
Challenge Your Perspective
Challenge Your Perspective
Challenge Your Perspective
Challenge Your Perspective
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EXPLORE OUR STUDENT LEAD MAY NEWSLETTER
STUDENT LEAD MAY NEWSLETTER
EXPLORE OUR STUDENT LEAD MAY NEWSLETTER
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THE PROBLEM
THE PROBLEM
THE PROBLEM
The Growing Divide
The Growing Divide
The Growing Divide
The Growing Divide
The Growing Divide
Never before have we had more access to information, yet felt more divided by it. This isn't just a political problem. It's a breakdown in how we think, process new ideas, and handle disagreement. Among Gen Z, that disconnect is growing.
Never before have we had more access to information, yet felt more divided by it. This isn't just a political problem. It's a breakdown in how we think, process new ideas, and handle disagreement. Among Gen Z, that disconnect is growing.
Never before have we had more access to information, yet felt more divided by it. This isn't just a political problem. It's a breakdown in how we think, process new ideas, and handle disagreement. Among Gen Z, that disconnect is growing.
Never before have we had more access to information, yet felt more divided by it. This isn't just a political problem. It's a breakdown in how we think, process new ideas, and handle disagreement. Among Gen Z, that disconnect is growing.
Chasing Headlines over Understanding
Chasing Headlines over Understanding
Choosing Comfort over Confrontation
52%
of Surveyed Teens reported Health Misinformation as Trustworthy
52%
of Surveyed Teens reported Health Misinformation as Trustworthy
52%
of Surveyed Teens reported Health Misinformation as Trustworthy
52%
of Surveyed Teens reported Health Misinformation as Trustworthy
74%
of Gen Z Consumes news from Social Media daily
74%
of Gen Z Consumes news from Social Media daily
74%
of Gen Z Consumes news from Social Media daily
74%
of Gen Z Consumes news from Social Media daily
80%
believe Republicans & Democrats cannot agree on Basic Facts
80%
believe Republicans & Democrats cannot agree on Basic Facts
80%
believe Republicans & Democrats cannot agree on Basic Facts
80%
believe Republicans & Democrats cannot agree on Basic Facts
Choosing Comfort over Confrontation
Choosing Comfort over Confrontation
28%
report a Friendship Ending over a Political Disagreement
28%
report a Friendship Ending over a Political Disagreement
28%
report a Friendship Ending over a Political Disagreement
28%
report a Friendship Ending over a Political Disagreement
1 in 3
believe their Political
Opponents actually want
what's Best for the Country
1 in 3
believe their Political
Opponents want
what's Best for the Country
1 in 3
believe their Political
Opponents actually want
what's Best for the Country
1 in 3
believe their Political Opponents actually want what's Best for the Country
1 in 3
believe their Political
Opponents actually want
what's Best for the Country
60%
of students report Self Censoring due to Fear of Social Backlash
60%
of students report Self Censoring due to Fear of Social Backlash
60%
of students report Self Censoring due to Fear of Social Backlash
60%
of students report Self Censoring due to Fear of Social Backlash
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OUR SOLUTION
OUR SOLUTION
OUR SOLUTION
The Today Club
The Today Club
The Today Club
The Today Club
Our mission is to provide an objective groundwork for students to exercise articulating their beliefs and develop an understanding for opposing views.
Our mission is to provide an objective groundwork for students to exercise articulating their beliefs and develop an understanding for opposing views.
Our mission is to provide an objective groundwork for students to exercise articulating their beliefs and develop an understanding for opposing views.
Our mission is to provide an objective groundwork for students to exercise articulating their beliefs and develop an understanding for opposing views.
Executive Briefing
Executive Briefing
Initial 15 minute, fact-checked presentation by lead student journalists.
Initial 15 minute, fact-checked presentation by lead student journalists.
Initial 15 minute, fact-checked presentation by lead student journalists.
Initial 15 minute, fact-checked presentation by lead student journalists.
Ranges between Global Stories: Japanese Debt Crisis, to Local Policies: Urban Development Boundary.
Ranges between Global Stories: Japanese Debt Crisis, to Local Policies: Urban Development Boundary.
Ranges between Global Stories: Japanese Debt Crisis, to Local Policies: Urban Development Boundary.
Role Reversal
Role Reversal
Students defend positions contrary to their first instinct in small group debates.
Students defend positions contrary to their first instinct in small group debates.
Students defend positions contrary to their first instinct in small group debates.
Students defend positions contrary to their first instinct in small group debates.
This challenges ingrained biases to deconstruct fixed beliefs while avoiding defensiveness.
This challenges ingrained biases to deconstruct fixed beliefs while avoiding defensiveness.
This challenges ingrained biases to deconstruct fixed beliefs while avoiding defensiveness.
Freeform Seminar
Freeform Seminar
Student-driven dialogue to construct individual stances while discovering common ground.
Student-driven dialogue to construct individual stances while discovering common ground.
Student-driven dialogue to construct individual stances while discovering common ground.
Student-driven dialogue to construct individual stances while discovering common ground.
Modeled after the Harkness Method to promote organic thought exploration by building upon collective insights.
Modeled after the Harkness Method to promote organic thought exploration by building upon collective insights.
Modeled after the Harkness Method to promote organic thought exploration by building upon collective insights.
OUR NEWSLETTER
OUR NEWSLETTER
OUR NEWSLETTER
The Groundwork
The Groundwork
The Groundwork
The Groundwork
Many stories demand more depth than a 15-minute briefing can provide. The Groundwork is our monthly deep dive into complex geopolitics and developing policy proposals, making them accessible and engaging for students.
Many stories demand more depth than a 15-minute briefing can provide. The Groundwork is our monthly deep dive into complex geopolitics and developing policy proposals, making them accessible and engaging for students.
Many stories demand more depth than a 15-minute briefing can provide. The Groundwork is our monthly deep dive into complex geopolitics and developing policy proposals, making them accessible and engaging for students.
News you can Trust
News you can Trust
Every fact is verified.
Every source is cited.
No subtle framing.
Every fact is verified.
Every source is cited.
No subtle framing.
Every fact is verified.
Every source is cited.
No subtle framing.
Every fact is verified.
Every source is cited.
No subtle framing.
We provide the objective details so your judgment is your own.
We provide the objective details so your judgment is your own.
We provide the objective details so your judgment is your own.
Beyond the Headlines
Beyond the Headlines
AI programmable gene insertion
White rhinos return to Uganda
California bear insurance scam
AI programmable gene insertion
White rhinos return to Uganda
California bear insurance scam
AI programmable gene insertion
White rhinos return to Uganda
California bear insurance scam
AI programmable gene insertion
White rhinos return to Uganda
California bear insurance scam
News doesn't have to feel stressful. We highlight fascinating, overlooked, and uplifting stories so you get the bigger picture.
News doesn't have to feel stressful. We highlight fascinating, overlooked, and uplifting stories so you get the bigger picture.
News doesn't have to feel stressful. We highlight fascinating, overlooked, and uplifting stories so you get the bigger picture.
News doesn't have to feel stressful. We highlight fascinating, overlooked, and uplifting stories so you get the bigger picture.
OUR IMPACT
OUR IMPACT
OUR IMPACT
Changing The Conversation
Changing the Conversation
Changing The Conversation
Changing the Conversation
In under a year, The Today Club has grown beyond our expectations. What began as a single student hosting simple discussions has evolved into a diverse board leading research and publishing a monthly newsletter. We are building a community that debates ideas, not individuals.
In under a year, The Today Club has grown beyond our expectations. What began as a single student hosting simple discussions has evolved into a diverse board leading research and publishing a monthly newsletter. We are building a community that debates ideas, not individuals.
In under a year, The Today Club has grown beyond our expectations. What began as a single student hosting simple discussions has evolved into a diverse board leading research and publishing a monthly newsletter. We are building a community that debates ideas, not individuals.
By the Numbers
By the Numbers
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STUDENTS POLLED
#
STUDENTS POLLED
48
ACTIVE MEMBERS
48
ACTIVE MEMBERS
15+
BRIEFINGS PRESENTED
15+
BRIEFINGS PRESENTED
Latest Snapshot
Latest Snapshot
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What Our Members Say
What Our Members Say
What Our Members Say
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Case Study: The Understanding Shift
Case Study: The Understanding Shift
Our polls show that #% of our members walk out of the discussion more open to agreeing with the opposing view than when they walked in.
Our polls show that #% of our members walk out of the discussion more open to agreeing with the opposing view than when they walked in.
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The Student-led think tank driving the conversations that shape tomorrow
The Student-led think tank driving the conversations that shape tomorrow
The Student-led think tank driving the conversations that shape tomorrow
The Student-led think tank driving the conversations that shape tomorrow
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© 2026 The Today Club. All rights reserved.
© 2026 The Today Club. All rights reserved.
© 2026 The Today Club. All rights reserved.
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