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Constructive engagement across political divides is a precondition for democracy. If we can’t talk with each other, we can’t govern ourselves as a nation – it’s that simple. America is trapped in a damaging cycle of toxic political polarization and negative partisanship. Undoing the damage requires identifying, funding, and promoting initiatives with demonstrated potential to reduce polarization and improve civic health.
Current research indicates four promising avenues: expose Americans to diverse perspectives, engage us across differences, educate us about how and why we’re polarized, and elevate how we see ourselves and others beyond confining, partisan identities. Civic Health Project is committed to advancing applied academic research and measurable practitioner efforts through our own grantmaking, while also inspiring other funders to accelerate this important work.
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