polarization

This consolidation would further cement the partisan media model driving deepening political polarization in the U.S., as public and local news media lose funding.

Political violence has a disproportionate impact because even rare incidents can amplify fear, influence policy and deepen societal polarization.

And that polarization, he said, is being exploited by extremist groups seeking to advance a certain message.

To me, the impulse to shut down the other side, combined with the “change my mind approach” to debate, has only exacerbated political polarization and entrenchment.

But their effort arguably better highlights some Democrats’ rightward shift on immigration policy and inability to grapple with political polarization, which has all but killed bipartisanship.