Polarization

Pluralism allows for many points of views and dissenting opinion. Yet the context in which social capital is built - and spent - is one of increasing polarization.

And yet studies show that we are not as polarized as we are told, sharing more in common than we do not.

Strong stocks of social capital are the basis upon which societies can generate the trust required for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Social capital describes the trust we have in our institutions, the media, and one another.

And yet social capital is unevenly spread throughout the United States.

We will consider our policy work and commentary as an on-going exploration of how America celebrates both diversity of opinion and background more harmoniously.