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Column examines why Americans feel so divided
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: In a Santa Clarita Valley Signal column, David Hegg argues that growing national and community division has fueled incivility, violent actions framed as “helpful” change, and public calls for opponents to be murdered. He points to eroded interdependence tied to modern wealth as one contributing factor.
WHO: David Hegg
WHAT: A reflective opinion column discusses reasons for increasing division, citing rising incivility and violence and suggesting wealth-driven loss of interdependence.
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026 at 7:48 AM ET
WHERE: Santa Clarita Valley
WHY: The column says division is becoming more visible through a dangerous rise of incivility and violent actions framed as necessary change.
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