How to tackle political polarization — the researchers trying to bridge divides
In the United States, some people seem comfortable with the idea of using violence to hash out political differences.
[more]In the United States, some people seem comfortable with the idea of using violence to hash out political differences.
[more]"To fix anti-democratic attitudes by changing levels of partisan animosity sounds promising, but it is like trying to heal a broken bone in a gangrenous leg when the real problem is the car accident that caused both injuries in the first place," Associate Professor Sean Westwood, Director of the Polarization Research Lab tells The New York Times.
[more]Government professor Sean Westwood analyzes the midterm elections. Read the full article HERE!
[more]Government professor Sean Westwood and the Polarization Research Lab are featured in an op-ed about the midterm election results. Read the full 'The New York Times' opinion piece HERE!
[more]As political polarization in the U.S. grows, researchers are working to understand what's driving it and what can be done to address it. Already political scientists know that citizens often don't understand the political positions of their party and don't follow debates in Congress. Yet, some are increasingly willing to discriminate against those of the opposing party, allowing their animosity to spill over into daily life.
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