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Our latest research reveals something extraordinary: Most U.S. adults aren’t as divided as we think. Across ZIP codes, party lines, and demographics we agree on the same essential priorities for our communities.

What unites us?

• Affording a safe and stable place to live
• Living near a grocery store to feed our families
• Our communities have clean drinking water
• Opportunities to be healthy
• Being financially secure with good paying jobs
• Feeling safe in our communities

That’s real .

What is even more striking? People think governments have a critical role to play in solving problems and should do more to meet the needs of people.

Finding Common Ground Through Healthy Communities Democracy is at its best when people come together to explore shared values and address shared challenges. And when we do, it becomes clear we have far more in common than what divides us.