Bridging Divides With Dignity: 2026 Gallagher Dialogues

The 2026 Gallagher Dialogues is an annual event hosted by the Guinn Center that focuses on creating conversation around Nevada’s most important policy topics—from good governance, to political civility, to artificial intelligence, and everything in between. The fourth annual Gallagher Dialogues discussed the question “How can we help ease divides in America” with guest speakers Tami Pyfer, Chief Impact Officer of the Dignity Index, and Brandon Tatum, Chief Executive Officer of the National Governor’s Association. Hosted simultaneously in Reno and Las Vegas, the event bridged ideological and geographical divides across Nevada, challenging us all to move beyond polarization by centering respect, curiosity, and the inherent worth of every person through the principles of the Dignity Index. ABOUT THE GUINN CENTER The Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy research center addressing key challenges faced by policymakers and all Nevadans. Founded in 2014 by a group of Nevadans who sought to advance new policy choices based on sound research, sensible and pragmatic thinking, and bold ideas, the Guinn Center is named after the late Governor Kenny Guinn. Governor Guinn was a dynamic force for good in Nevada whose legacy of bipartisan problem-solving continues to inspire our mission today. Our staff researchers, together with academic partners and independent experts across the state, tackle policy issues that range from taxation to water use, healthcare to education, and everything in between. We identify and analyze the complex problems we face as a state and inform decision-makers about actionable, data-driven, and effective policy solutions. Learn more: https://www.guinncenter.org/