Americans agree more than they might think − not knowing this jeopardizes the nation’s shared values

By Lawrence Torcello, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology

The United States presents a paradox: Though the media and public opinion suggest it is a nation deeply divided along partisan lines, surveys reveal that Americans share significant common ground on many core values and political issues.

As a political philosopher, I am deeply concerned about the perceived contrast between the public’s shared political concerns and the high level of polarization that is dividing the electorate.

Sharing common ground on key issues

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