Public faith in our democratic institutions and the systems that support them has been severely shaken in the past several years. Addressing problems related to democracy and civic engagement — including bipartisanship in Congress, trust in elections, and modernizing civil service — will be critical to our ability to overcome polarization and solve the other problems future generations demand.
CONVERGENCE COLLABORATIVE ON DIGITAL DISCOURSE FOR A THRIVING DEMOCRACY AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Working to understand how the spread of inaccurate information online contributes to polarization.
Percentage of Americans who say they have avoided talking about politics with someone whose political views are opposed to their own in the last twelve months. (Ipsos)
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Percentage of Americans who say it is important to reduce divisiveness in the United States, including two-thirds who say it is very important to do so. (Public Agenda)