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US Political Polarization

2023

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2023 Polarization Index Part Ii: Issue Polarization, Katie Sonder Jan 2023

2023 Polarization Index Part Ii: Issue Polarization, Katie Sonder

US Political Polarization

Polarization is both a buzzword and a tangible indicator of the state of our nation. We hear how polarized the American public is from our politicians, the media, and our friends and family. We have also experienced the effects of voter suppression, election denial, cancel culture, the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and congressional gridlock.

This Polarization Index was created to help us better understand how polarized the American public is really. Grasping the ways in which we are polarized – to what degree and over what issues – and identifying areas of bipartisan agreement, will give us a …


2023 Polarization Index Part Iii: Polarization In The Federal Government, Katie Sonder Jan 2023

2023 Polarization Index Part Iii: Polarization In The Federal Government, Katie Sonder

US Political Polarization

Polarization is both a buzzword and a tangible indicator of the state of our nation. We hear how polarized the American public is from our politicians, the media, and our friends and family. We have also experienced the effects of voter suppression, election denial, cancel culture, the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and congressional gridlock.

This Polarization Index was created to help us better understand how polarized the American public is really. Grasping the ways in which we are polarized – to what degree and over what issues – and identifying areas of bipartisan agreement, will give us a …