While President-elect Biden has called for unity, the aftermath of this year’s election leaves America seemingly more divided than ever. Protestors of all stripes were out in the streets in the weeks after the election, sometimes clashing violently. As Democrats celebrate Trump’s ouster, more than 70 percent of Republicans believe the election was rigged, making them unlikely to view Biden as a legitimate leader.
How did our country become so divided? Our media landscape, with its online echo chambers and partisan outlets, certainly plays a role. So does an ever-widening cultural rift between rural whites and diverse city-dwellers, red states and blue states. But one of the biggest forces driving polarization is often overlooked: It’s a deliberate strategy that politicians use to get elected…
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