Browsing: partisan polarization

As independents reach record numbers, many find themselves sidelined by a two-party system built for Democrats and Republicans, raising urgent questions about U.S. democratic representation.

Many Americans say they feel alienated from both major parties, citing polarization, gridlock and a lack of focus on everyday concerns, a Washington Post survey finds.

A new Pew Research Center report finds Americans deeply dissatisfied with both parties’ leaders, underscoring mounting frustration and polarization in Washington politics.