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How Political Polarization Affects Trust in Democratic Institutions

Quick fact

In the United States, confidence in the Supreme Court has dropped from near 50% in the 1980s to just 25% in 2023, with the decline strongly correlated with rising polarization and a growing perception that the Court is a partisan body.

Why this is interesting

You've probably noticed that political debates feel more hostile than ever. But did you know that this rising polarization might be quietly undermining the very institutions meant to keep democracy stable?