Author

Lawrence Torcello

Lawrence Torcello

Lawrence Torcello is an Associate Professor of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology.

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Americans agree more than they might think. Not knowing this jeopardizes the nation鈥檚 shared values

By: - November 25, 2024

The United States presents a paradox: Though the media and public opinion suggest it is a nation deeply divided along partisan lines, surveys reveal that Americans share significant common ground on many core values and political issues. As a political philosopher, I am deeply concerned about the perceived contrast between the public鈥檚 shared political concerns […]