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“Its premature to call for healing and unity because there are too many people that are too angry,” says Peter T. Coleman, a professor of psychology and education at Teachers College Columbia University.
Unprecedented security measures have been put in place for Joe Biden’s upcoming Inauguration, a stark reminder of the divisive and hostile nature of America’s political climate. The insurrection at the Capitol, and the violent polarization it represents, looms large over the incoming Biden administration.
The President-elect centered his campaign around “healing the soul of the nation,” a promise that is proving challenging to keep. How can President-elect Joe Biden address the toxic, deep-rooted divisions currently plaguing the country?