, /PRNewswire/ -- The Common Good hosted a crucial town hall addressing the growing national discord that stymies good governance, strains the bonds among Americans, and poses a significant threat to U.S. democracy.
According to , a staggering 72% of Americans share this concern that division impedes the ability to address critical issues head-on. The town hall featured a very distinguished panel of some of the nation's foremost authors and leaders, who discussed the deepest and most problematic forms of discord and political polarization and their sources. They explored how this level of conflict and rancor harms society and proposed practical steps to reduce the fracturing of our communities.
The event was divided into discussions on the causes such as identity, "culture wars", misinformation and disinformation, hate, economic inequality, election issues; and what are the possible ways to mitigate the problems such as electoral reforms, education reforms, regulation of social media, and incentivising cross-party collaboration. The Common Good town hall took place on at the New-York Historical Society. The Common Good is dedicated to fostering dialogue and understanding to help bridge divides and promote more effective governance and bolster a more unified democracy.
Our annual surveys and events aim to highlight critical issues and encourage constructive conversations that lead to meaningful solutions. (See our ) The Common Good is committed to continuing this vital dialogu.
