Jacob Cardenas
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Threats against free thought
Above is a simplistic illustration of what appears to be happening in America right now. The Covid-19 pandemic, along with much needed attention on racial injustice that has plagued our country since its inception, has shed light on a shift that has been taking place in American politics for over a decade; an increasing level of distrust has permeated our democracy. Today, the two sides are unable to agree even on facts, as issues of public health have become hyper-politicized, mobilized by the rampant spread of misinformation and fake news stories via social media platforms. It's scary to witness the ways in which partisanship has fogged the thinking of otherwise rational people. Unfortunately, these factors have inspired an outright demonization of others based on their political leanings; this is something we should all be fighting against.
By Jacob Cardenas5 years ago in The Swamp
