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Division has become an everyday reality for most Americans. Reading or scrolling through the news inevitably leads to some kind of partisan rancor or social conflict. And it can be difficult to think that there is anything other than deeper division in the country s future.
Of course, division is nothing new. Political and social strife is woven into the history of American life, a counterweight to the lofty idea of national unity that is central to the national mythology. And, in the midst of a pandemic that has deepened some divisions, that idea of unity the coming together of the American people toward a singular purpose appears to be fading as division dominates.
Feeling powerless? Exercise your civic rights
Civic engagement is fundamental for a free and fair society. But we often overlook the importance of civics for personal well-being.
By Jerren ChangUpdated March 8, 2021, 3:00 a.m.
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Staring at lines on an Excel sheet, my mind wandered, seeking refuge from my day job as a number-crunching analyst. I thought about the values my parents instilled in me: compassion, community, and service to others. A familiar haunting question gnawed away as I perused the daily slew of painful headlines: another shooting, a humanitarian crisis, rising inequity. What could I do to make a difference in the world?
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