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Is political polarization worse than it's been in the past?
Is today more polarized than past eras? I'll compare historical patterns and current measures to put the divide in context.
Short answer: Yes, by most measurable modern standards - but not by every measure, and not compared to the most violent periods of American history.
1. What is measurably worse than in the recent past
Elite / Congressional polarization is at a 50+ year high - and near a 1