Addressing the Polarization Pandemic in the US

One does not have to be a close observer of American politics to recognize that we currently live in an era of very toxic politics.

Many are afraid to discuss political matters, some have tuned out completely and others have experienced strained relationships with loved ones due to political allegiances.

Many of the vital signs associated with a healthy political system are currently in jeopardy, and urgent action is necessary to change this trajectory.

Fortunately, scholars have discovered solutions that foster greater understanding between partisans and suggest a way forward if we are to treat our current polarization pandemic.

This event is open to all members of the Baldwin Wallace University campus and the broader BW community.

This event is sponsored by the Baldwin Wallace University Political Science Department.

About Dr. Robert Alexander

Dr. Robert Alexander is the founding director of the Democracy and Public Policy Research Network (DePo) at Bowling Green State University and the BGSU Poll Director. He previously served as the Wilfred E. Binkley Endowed Professor of Political Science at Ohio Northern University, where he was Founding Director of the Institute for Civics and Public Policy. Alexander is the author of four books, including "Representation and the Electoral College," published by Oxford University Press.