Americans are exhausted—by our divisions, our politics, and a media landscape that thrives on tearing us apart. When asked to envision our ideal future, Americans say they want to connect and be united. But how do we get there? Perhaps, I’m simply invoking my Midwestern roots here, but I believe most Americans not only want to know their neighbors but to be good neighbors.
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Troop: Want to bridge divides? You’re not alone —most Americans do too

Americans are exhausted—by our divisions, our politics, and a media landscape that thrives on tearing us apart. When asked to envision our ideal future, Americans say they want to connect and be united. But how do we get there?