In a society defined by spirited debate and diversity, America has long leaned on its shared values and mutual aspirations for the common good to carve a path to prosperity and progress. However, the intensity of today’s division and discourse has me concerned we are losing sight of this path.
Beyond political arenas where we can expect debate, consider the divisions and gridlock plaguing our everyday institutions. Businesses that had been growing more vocal in support of humanity’s basic needs for the environment and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive society are quieting down amid legal and stakeholder uncertainty. Distrust in the media we’ve relied on to inform productive debate is accelerating, with a third of U.S. adults under 30 turning to TikTok to get their news, according to Pew Research.
