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America’s Hidden Common Ground on Overcoming Divisiveness

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4.27.21

Hidden Common Ground: Why Americans aren’t as divided on issues as we appear to be (USA TODAY, April 27, 2021)

Hidden Common Ground poll: Americans want compromise, but think political gridlock will worsen (USA TODAY, April 27, 2021)

The search for unity: 4 ways Americans can bridge our racial and political divisions (USA TODAY, April 27, 2021)

We disagree on a lot but overwhelmingly agree that we need to find common ground. Let’s start together, here (USA TODAY, April 27, 2021)

America Is Optimistic. Can Biden Make the Feeling Last? (The New York Times, May 3, 2021)

Why it’s bad for America if President Biden gives up on bipartisanship (USA TODAY, May 17, 2021)

#ListenFirst: New virtual event kicks off annual National Week of Conversation (USA TODAY, May 18, 2021)

America Talks: Toxic polarization threatens our nation’s future. Here’s how we can save it. (USA TODAY, May 18, 2021)

Finding Common Ground (WNYC – The Brian Lehrer Show, May 19, 2021)