Americans used to unite over tragic events − and now are divided by them
- Written by Thomas D. Beamish, Professor of Sociology, University of California, Davis
Charles McMillan, a witness to George Floyd's murder, speaks at the site where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesTragedy seldom unifies Americans today.
Every year, horrific crises induce tremendous suffering. Most are privately tragic, affecting only those directly harmed and their immediate relations.
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