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Polarization in America: How Polarized Are We?

Polarization in America: How Polarized Are We?

The latest survey by CivicPulse finds that an increasing number of local government leaders (41 percent) say polarization is hurting their communities
Perceptions of Polarization in Local Communities Are Rising Sharply According to New Survey by CivicPulse/Carnegie

Perceptions of Polarization in Local Communities Are Rising Sharply According to New Survey by CivicPulse/Carnegie

Oct 6, 2026

Investigating the Roots of Political Polarization

Investigating the Roots of Political Polarization

Jul 27, 2026

Andrew Carnegie Foundation Expands Focus of Its Fellowship Program to Examine Polarization in the U.S. and Worldwide

Andrew Carnegie Foundation Expands Focus of Its Fellowship Program to Examine Polarization in the U.S. and Worldwide

Jun 23, 2026

24 Scholars Awarded Research Fellowships to Understand and Reduce Political Polarization

24 Scholars Awarded Research Fellowships to Understand and Reduce Political Polarization

May 5, 2026

Polarization Rising Nationally While Remaining Moderate Within Local Communities According to Survey of Public Officials

Polarization Rising Nationally While Remaining Moderate Within Local Communities According to Survey of Public Officials

Dec 3, 2025

Carnegie Reporter Magazine Explores the Prevalence and Impact of Political Polarization and Finds Possible Solutions

Carnegie Reporter Magazine Explores the Prevalence and Impact of Political Polarization and Finds Possible Solutions

Jun 3, 2025

Presidential Election of 2024 Has Little Effect on Perceptions of Political Polarization at Community Level According to CivicPulse/Carnegie Survey

Presidential Election of 2024 Has Little Effect on Perceptions of Political Polarization at Community Level According to CivicPulse/Carnegie Survey

May 13, 2025

Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards Fellowships to 26 Scholars Researching Political Polarization

Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards Fellowships to 26 Scholars Researching Political Polarization

Apr 16, 2025

Polarization: What Are We Learning?

Polarization: What Are We Learning?

Apr 11, 2025

‘Nothing is Unfixable’: Governor Thomas H. Kean on Division, Bipartisanship, and Philanthropy

‘Nothing is Unfixable’: Governor Thomas H. Kean on Division, Bipartisanship, and Philanthropy

Mar 17, 2025

Future Governors Take a Crash Course in School Policy

Future Governors Take a Crash Course in School Policy

Mar 7, 2025

Why Polarization Is a Problem

Why Polarization Is a Problem

Feb 19, 2025

What Would It Take for Politicians to Find Common Ground? One State House Tries an Experiment

What Would It Take for Politicians to Find Common Ground? One State House Tries an Experiment

Feb 11, 2025

Local Government Navigates Negative Impact of Political Polarization Better than Federal Government According to New CivicPulse/Carnegie Survey

Local Government Navigates Negative Impact of Political Polarization Better than Federal Government According to New CivicPulse/Carnegie Survey

Oct 17, 2024

How to Disagree Better

How to Disagree Better

Jul 9, 2024

Funding Journalism for a Stronger Democracy

Funding Journalism for a Stronger Democracy

Jul 8, 2024