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Fabulous article from Pearce Godwin (#ListenFirst) published in The Catalyst from George W. Bush Presidential Center. He argues persuasively that "Persistent misperceptions are what keep Americans divided." Yes, that's indeed a BIG part of the problem. More in Common US #ListenFirst bushcenter.org/catalyst/profi…

Could sports fans be democracy’s secret weapon? New research shows that the most passionate sports fans are more likely to vote, give back to their communities, and connect across political divides. Read the full study from @MoreinCommon_US and FOX Sports →

Sports fandom takes the edge off politics. Unlike many politically engaged Americans who distrust those with different views, sports fans buck the trend. They’re both more politically engaged and more open to cross-partisan connection. The most passionate sports fans are: 🗳️

🏈 Sports are more than just games—they’re a healthy outlet for connection, especially among men. Nearly 8 in 10 passionate sports fans say sports provide men a positive way to express themselves, compared to just 48% of non-fans. Learn more: moreincommonus.com/publication/fa…

74% of women and 63% of men want more conversation on men’s wellbeing. Our new commentary by Dr. Zac Seidler and Brian Heilman looks at survey data from Movember USA and More in Common US to assess how Americans feel about men’s health and the discourse around it:

Charlie Kirk’s murder is an inexcusable act of political violence and a personal tragedy. A wife no longer has a husband, and two young children no longer have a father. Mr. Kirk was famous for sitting across from people he disagreed with, often on college campuses, and hashing

Important reminder in the wake of political violence and Charlie Kirk’s assassination: social media can make support for political violence look bigger than it actually is. Immediately after the 2024 election, More in Common surveyed 5,000 Americans and found: 👉 Heavy social

Fandom softens the hardened edges of political polarization. Pat is describing something called Contact Theory, originally published by Gordon Allport in 1979. Allport’s conclusion is that prejudice and conflict between groups (e.g. Republicans & Democrats) diminish when they

Following events like Charlie Kirk's assassination, the conversation is often shaped by the loudest and most divisive voices on social media and in politics. As a result, it can be challenging to discern how prevalent Americans’ support for political violence actually is. Over

"First of all, the group More in Common has done some tremendous research about how we are divided and the different ways we’re divided. What they found was that 70 percent of Americans hate where we are right now." Spencer Cox Wants to Pull Our Politics Back From the Brink in