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The End of Neutrality
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The End of Neutrality

Society’s shared middle ground is quickly turning into a battlefield. What will that do to democracy?


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Even if you are only a casual follower of American politics, you will know that the nation’s political discourse is bitterly divided. But where does this polarized hostility come from, and what are its implications? In this timely article for Politico Magazine, historian and media studies expert David Greenberg charts the rise and fall of Americans’ faith in institutional neutrality, and the effects of these shifts on the US political landscape. getAbstract recommends this essay to those looking for a historical perspective on America’s daily political battles.  

Take-Aways

  • Erosion of public trust in the neutrality of institutions lies at the core of America’s polarized public discourse.
  • Americans now consider courts and government organizations, originally designed to be impartial, as tools to further political agendas. 
  • Americans’ faith in neutrality started to erode in the late 1960s, when both the left and the right started to question and attack public institutions. 

About the Author

David Greenberg is a professor of history and media studies at Rutgers University. 


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