Polarization in America
Our Polarization in America research is a three-part series funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Through this series, we benchmark the impact that polarization is having on local communities over time and identify how polarization is emerging, what solutions local leaders are implementing, and the potential of those solutions to be applied by others.
Research Reports
Based on a Q3 2024 (Aug-Sept) survey of local leaders and follow-up interviews, this report lays the groundwork for understanding where polarization emerges in local communities.
Based on a Q1 2025 (Jan-Mar) survey of local leaders and follow-up interviews, this report benchmarks key findings from the Q1 2024 survey and outlines solutions local leaders are taking to reduce polarization in their communities.
Part III: Scalability (forthcoming)
This report will be based on a Q3 2025 survey and follow-up interviews. It will benchmark the key findings from the Q3 2024 survey and discuss the scalability of solutions from the second report.
Data Access
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