Recent surveys indicate that, although the public narrative suggests increasing polarization, there is significant potential for agreement on key issues like the economy and health care among Americans.
Nearly 60% of U.S. adults claim they are open to new ideas. This openness suggests that many individuals do not view political ideology as a central part of their identity.
Polling shows that both political sides significantly overestimate the extremism of the other side, creating a misleading narrative that exacerbates conflict and division in society.
Engaging in dialogues and community service with those of differing beliefs can help to humanize our political opponents and reveal that we are often closer than we think.
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