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Forget the warm fuzzies of finding common ground – to beat polarization, try changing your expectations

  • Written by Sarah Pessin, Professor of Philosophy, University of Denver
imageAmericans are increasingly polarized in their political views.John M Lund Photography Inc/Getty Images

More than 70% of voters in Colorado’s Douglas County, conservative and progressive alike, voted “no” on home rule in June 2025. The ballot measure would have granted the county increased control over certain local matters such as...

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