Political Polarization

Upcoming Event

June 23

2026

Political Polarization What binds Americans today: Ideals or identity?

The Brookings Institution, Washington D.C.

Tuesday, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Campaigns & Elections Paxton’s landslide win signals end of Bush-era Texas GOP

William A. Galston

May 28, 2026

Campaigns & Elections So far, Trump’s political revenge campaigns have been successful

Elaine Kamarck

May 21, 2026

Campaigns & Elections Intraparty tensions shape the 2026 midterm primary landscape

Elaine Kamarck

May 12, 2026

Experts

Valerie Wirtschafter Fellow - Foreign Policy, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative

Robin J. Lewis Fellow - Governance Studies, Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS)

Eduardo Levy Yeyati Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development

Jonathan Katz Fellow - Governance Studies, Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS)

Laura K. Field Nonresident Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM)

David C. Barker Nonresident Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM)

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