Benjamin Klutsey
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Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil ExchangeIncoming Executive Director
Ben Klutsey currently leads the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange, a Mercatus Center initiative dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for pluralism as a fundamental pillar of a free, flourishing, and prosperous society. In his role, he collaborates with thought leaders, scholars, and dedicated practitioners, aiming to cultivate pluralistic values across society. He runs the Pluralist Lab, a series of structured sessions that bring students from different backgrounds and perspectives together to practice conversation across those differences.
He will succeed Dan Rothschild as the Mercatus Center's executive director on June 1, 2024.
Klutsey is passionate about driving meaningful dialogue and advancing ideas and practices that sustain a free and open society. He holds an MA in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University and a BA in Government and Philosophy from Lawrence University.
Latest Work
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From High Conflict to Good Conflict | Discourse
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Cultivating an Ethos of Tempered Liberalism | Discourse
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Having the Tough Conversations | Discourse
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Toward Racelessness | Discourse
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Racial Classification in America | Discourse
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Religion, Liberalism and Equality | Discourse
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Classical Liberalism and Racial Justice | Discourse
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The Psychology of Progress | Discourse
Latest Work
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From High Conflict to Good Conflict | Discourse
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Cultivating an Ethos of Tempered Liberalism | Discourse
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Having the Tough Conversations | Discourse
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Toward Racelessness | Discourse
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Racial Classification in America | Discourse
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Religion, Liberalism and Equality | Discourse
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Classical Liberalism and Racial Justice | Discourse
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The Psychology of Progress | Discourse
Latest Work
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Toward Racelessness | Discourse
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Racial Classification in America | Discourse
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Religion, Liberalism and Equality | Discourse
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Classical Liberalism and Racial Justice | Discourse
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The Psychology of Progress | Discourse
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Empathy, Dialogue and Building Bridges | Discourse
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The Democratic Dilemma | Discourse
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