Building a better democracy: Braver Angels fight political demonization
Data shows that Americans are more politically divided than ever, and that division is taking a toll on our perceptions of and interactions with one another. There are some groups out there attempting to change that, including Braver Angels, a non-profit that aims to help politically divided Americans find common ground. Reginald Hardwick/Illinois Public Media
As part of our ongoing series “Building a Better Democracy,” we looked at the widening political divide between Americans, how it affects what they think of those who disagree with them, and what can be done to start bridging that gap.
To understand the effects of polarization and what efforts are being taken to curb it, we were joined by coordinators from a non-profit that's trying to help those who disagree learn to talk to one another.
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Matt Hausman
State Co-Coordinator, Illinois Braver Angels
Chuck Stone
State Co-Coordinator, Illinois Braver Angels
"Civility is not simply good manners appropriate to the circumstance; civility is also the inward desire to do good to your opponent." - David Blakenhorn
— Braver Angels (@braverangels) November 16, 2022
You can have strong political opinions and maintain friendships across the aisle.
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