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Political Polarization and Its Impact on Democratic Deliberation

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In the U.S., the percentage of Democrats and Republicans who view the other party unfavorably has risen from about 17% in 1960 to over 90% today, a phenomenon called 'affective polarization.'

Why this is interesting

You’ve probably noticed that political arguments with friends or family don’t end in agreement anymore—they often end in frustration. Why has our willingness to talk and listen to each other broken down?