Browsing: political polarization

The Democratic Party has shifted left, but so has the nation, driven by evolving views on race, gender, climate, and the economy, blurring lines between party ideology and public opinion.

Americans express limited optimism for the next two years as divided government returns, a Pew Research Center survey finds, with modest expectations for bipartisan cooperation and policy progress.

A new Washington Post analysis argues identity politics, often blamed for deepening social rifts, is also essential for recognizing group injustices and building a more durable, inclusive unity.

In Trump’s Washington DC, once-neutral bars are fraught with political tension. Bartenders navigate divided patrons, heated debates and rising hostility, straining the city’s famed hospitality.

David Blankenhorn discusses Braver Angels’ mission to bridge America’s political divide, emphasizing respectful dialogue, depolarization strategies, and civic engagement on C-SPAN.