This article was originally published in Real Clear Politics
As Americans, we have accepted division as par for the course. Whether it is President Trump’s 100 days or cultural issues, “division” itself may be the most overused word in America.
The constant drumbeat of cultural conflicts and partisan standoffs creates an impression that we are irreconcilably split into opposing camps, lacking common ground on which to build a shared future. Yet beyond the political labels or the “culture war” dominating our discourse, Americans share fundamental attitudes about human progress that can unite us around a positive, solutions-focused national identity.
