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Is political polarization worse than it's been in the past?
Polarization today feels worse than ever—I'll dig into historical evidence to see how it actually compares.
Yes, by most measurable modern metrics - but with important historical nuance.
The answer depends on what type of polarization you mean and what "past" you compare it to.
1. Compared to the recent past (last 50-80 years), yes - it is worse
Elite / Congressional polarization is at a 150-