Yale: Political Polarization May Be Driven by Real Disagreements, Not Misperceptions
September 11, 2026
September 11, 2026
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Political Polarization May Be Driven by Real Disagreements, Not Misperceptions
Rick Harrison
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
A popular theory among social scientists is that Democrats and Republicans greatly exaggerate the other side's unity and extremeness, intensifying animosity. Some efforts to reduce hostility have often centered on correcti . . .
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Political Polarization May Be Driven by Real Disagreements, Not Misperceptions
Rick Harrison
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
A popular theory among social scientists is that Democrats and Republicans greatly exaggerate the other side's unity and extremeness, intensifying animosity. Some efforts to reduce hostility have often centered on correcti . . .