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Oct 17 2019
News
The 2016 election did not increase political polarization
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who would disagree that American politics are highly partisan. Partisanship has been on the rise since the 1970s, and the consensus among the media seems to be that political polarization has skyrocketed since the beginning of the campaign season for the 2016 presidential election.
But a new study from the Annenberg School for Communication does not
Phys.orgApr 19 2023
Perspectives Blog
Civility, Civil Disobedience or Something in Between
April 17-23, 2023 is the 6th annual National Week of Conversation, where thousands of Americans will join together to help bridge the divide between Americans by having conversations despite differences. To learn more and join an event, click here.
This blog originally appeared on The Fulcrum (Center). It was written by David L. Nevins. Nevins is co-publisher of The Fulcrum and co-
"The Fulcrum" ContributorJan 21 2019
News
To End the Shutdown, Try Thinking Big on Immigration
As the U.S. government shutdown approaches the one-month mark, one thing has become abundantly clear: Few politicians in Washington—Republican or Democrat, in Congress or the White House—consider the best interest of the country a priority. The fight is all about politics, partisanship and power.
Wall Street Journal (Opinion)May 27 2022
Opinion
Mental-Health Reform Is a Bipartisan Issue
Recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, N.Y., have prompted urgent calls to change the culture. That’s harder to do than changing policy, which is hard enough. Changing policy requires dealing in specifics, and also probabilities. Policy works within constitutional parameters to reduce the risk of harm, not to eliminate harm entirely.
Debates over mass shootings have a
Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Feb 23 2017
News
In age of Trump, apocalyptic rhetoric becomes mainstream
Under Obama, some conservatives warned of an existential threat to the nation. Now, liberals are using similar language. The concerns are not baseless, some experts say. But intensifying partisanship is a key driver.
Christian Science MonitorNov 19 2021
Conversation Guide
News in the Modern World: Expectations vs. Reality
News and an independent press are a crucial part of a healthy democracy. The electorate needs accurate and complete information to make informed decisions. However, according to Gallup Poll, millions of Americans no longer trust the news media as evenly and uniformly credible. Political partisanship, bias by omission, opinion, social activism, and outright falsehoods are seen as too often
Living Room ConversationsApr 21 2022
News
‘People are just really unhappy’: Why Biden is so unpopular now
Amid a slew of challenges at home and abroad, President Joe Biden’s job approval has tanked. Some factors may be beyond his control, but Democrats are hoping he can turn things around before the midterms.
If there’s one thing political analysts agree on, across the spectrum, it’s this: President Joe Biden is in a slump. Left, right, and center; with young voters, Hispanics, and African
Christian Science MonitorJul 18 2021
News
Bill Cassidy Blames White House 'Partisan Statements' for Vaccine Mistrust in His State
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) says the White House and President Joe Biden's "partisan statements" are to blame for low vaccination rates in Louisiana.
Cassidy joined Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday to discuss Biden's $3 trillion infrastructure bill and vaccination rates in the Bayou State.
Near the end of the conversation, Wallace turned the subject to COVID-19 vaccines, asking
NewsweekMar 20 2023
Perspectives Blog
When Republicans Go Back to Their Pre-Reagan Roots
From the CenterFor years, there has been a debate raging in political circles about whether Donald Trump is a symptom or a cause of the Republican Party’s turn toward a conservative brand of working-class populism. It’s beginning to look like the answer may be both – and that Trump-ism is not an aberration for the GOP, but rather an indicator of the party’s long-term trajectory.
Dan SchnurDec 05 2019
News
The Impact of Increased Political Polarization
As I write this, the House Intelligence Committee has voted to adopt the committee's Impeachment Inquiry Report along strict party lines. All 13 Democrats on the committee voted "Yes"; all nine Republican committee members voted "No." This party-line split is neither unusual nor unpredictable, but reflects the deep partisanship that is one of the defining aspects of our American society today
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