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Political Polarization and the Erosion of Bipartisan Compromise
Quick fact
Since the 1970s, the ideological gap between the average Democrat and Republican in the U.S. Congress has more than doubled, making bipartisan compromise increasingly rare and legislative gridlock more common.
Why this is interesting
You’ve probably noticed that Democrats and Republicans seem to disagree more than ever. But why is it so hard for them to work together—even when it’s in everyone’s interest?