The Building Civic Bridges Act: Addressing Polarization and Division in the United States

Is it hard for you to talk politics with friends or family with different views? Have you ever felt judged because of your political beliefs? Are you concerned that the future of our democracy may be at risk because we are so divided?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Most people believe that political divisiveness is the most serious problem we face as a nation and as individuals, and wish there was a way to change things, but don’t know how.

The good news is that there is actually a glimmer of hope. It’s a bi-partisan bill about to be introduced in Congress, called the Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA). It will provide funding for programs that help get people talking again – the crucial first step toward dealing with the many challenges that affect us all.