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Is political polarization worse than it's been in the past?
Your question on polarization trends is timely — I'll gather the latest research to compare today with the past.
Is political polarization worse than in the past? The answer depends on the time frame and the type of polarization measured:
Compared to the recent past (last 30-50 years): Yes, by most modern measures
Most research finds polarization has increased significantly in recent decades: