Seven in 10 Americans Feel Compelled to Connect Across Differences

Seven in 10 Americans Feel Compelled to Connect Across Differences

Americans increasingly only interact with Americans who look, think, and live like them. Even so, there are some places and moments across the country where diverse, meaningful, and transformative connections are still happening. More in Common is a nonprofit organization that tries “to understand the forces driving us apart, find common ground, and bring people together to tackle shared challenges.” Their researchers set out to understand what …

Movies won't fix America, but they might help us talk to each other

Submitted on: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 4:55pmMost Americans—87%, in fact—are tired of political division. It’s not just a nuisance; the same number believe polarization threatens the future of our country. We know it’s bad. We feel it every time a family meal turns tense or when neighbors stop talking over yard signs.   But here’s something surprising: 70% of us also say we feel personally responsible for bridging divides. We want to reconnect.…