Americans disagree on much – but this week, we have found common ground

‘In Austin, Texas, they held flags and signs while chanting: “Whose streets? Our streets.”’ Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

We are relearning the meaning of “solidarity”. This week, across the US, people have been coming together.

We may disagree on immigration policy, but we don’t want a president deploying federal troops in our cities when governors and mayors say they’re not needed.