In just the past few months, amidst a growing national divide, United States citizens have witnessed numerous tragedies unfold: from the brutal murder of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman to a deadly attack in Boulder, Colo. on demonstrators supporting Israeli hostages, two school shootings in Minneapolis, Minn. and Evergreen, Colo., the assassination of conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk and the church attack in Michigan by a 40-year old, Iraq War veteran, which left four people killed and eight injured. The State of the Nation Project, comprising leaders from seven U.S. think tanks and senior officials and advisors to the past five U.S. presidents, released its State of the Nation Report in February 2025, showing that the U.S. ranks in the bottom tier internationally in terms of polarization. The PR profession has a critical responsibility and opportunity to lead organizations and clients in bridging the divide in the country through relationship-building and dialogue that fosters greater understanding, even when it does not lead to agreement.
Author: Jared Meade
Published at: 2025-10-21 22:09:24
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