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MCC Daily Tribune

The Divided States of America; Political Divisiveness in American Politics

"We weaken our greatness when we confuse our patriotism with tribal rivalries that have sown resentment and hatred and violence in all the corners of the globe. We weaken it when we hide behind walls, rather than tear them down, when we doubt the power of our ideals, rather than trust them to be the great force for change they have always been." -- Senator John McCain (2018)

The partisan split in America is the highest it has been in two decades, with Republicans and Democrats holding vastly disparate views on race, immigration, health care and the role of government, according to several research agencies. Looking at attitudes, policy issues and political values since 1994, it is not surprising that Americans are more divided than ever.

So it's no wonder the stress of ugly national politics has started to affect the emotional and physical health of some citizens, as a new studies suggests. Nearly two out of every five Americans say politics is stressing them out, and one in five are sleepless or have had friendships damaged over politics, the researchers found.

Faculty, staff and students join us for a worthwhile discussion forum on Political Divisiveness in American Politics. We believe everyone should bring an open mind, be ready to listen and to keep personal agendas on back burner.

Presenters: Professor Louis Andolino, Professor Nayda Pares-Kate and Professor Joseph Scanlon.

When: Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Tournament Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1: 00 p.m.

Where: FORUM, Building 3-130

Continued Discussion: PRISM Multicultural Center, Building 1 Room 108 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: PRISM Multicultural Center, FYE, Global Education & International Svs., Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability Office, MCC Library, Anthro/His/Pol/Soc and Office of Student Life & Leadership Development

Attached Files:
political divide_PRISMsp20.pdf

Shirley Batistta-Provost
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability
02/24/2020