"Talking to my family and my friends, looking at national polls, and feeling the quiet despair within myself, it seems we, as a country, are not in a good place. Adolescent anxiety is at record highs. The Department of Health and Human Services has called ' loneliness' a national epidemic. The number of people who describe members of the other political party as 'evil' or similar terms is rising."
"Even drivers seem aggressive - speeding, ignoring courtesy. Windows blacked out so you can't see other drivers. License plates frequently missing or obscured. We are increasingly anonymous, which further increases the likelihood that we act without consideration - or even cruelly - towards one another. Bitter partisan attacks - from both sides - are one of the many factors feeding into this."
Adolescent anxiety and feelings of loneliness have reached record levels, with loneliness labeled a national epidemic. Increasing numbers of people describe political opponents in dehumanizing terms. Community gatherings meant to build connection have become locations of violence and grief, prompting cancellations to protect student safety in places such as northeast Ohio. Everyday interactions show more aggression and anonymity, with behaviors like obscured license plates and blacked-out windows. Partisan attacks and social siloing across media, neighborhoods, churches, and workplaces create echo chambers that shift conversation toward ad hominem attacks, body shaming, contempt, and demonization.
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