Political Polarization and Policymaking after the 2016 Election will be the subject of a Feb. 2 talk at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village.

Just how divided are we? And what are the nature of those divides? Political science research indicates that a diverse set of conflicts-differences in issue attitudes, policy priorities, race and ethnicity, core values and beliefs, and culture/lifestyle-continue to overlap on one another. This has produced polarized voting patterns, partisan behaviors, and increasing distrust and dislike of those in rival ideological and
partisan camps.

Christopher Hare, UC Davis political science professor, will review those findings and discuss the implications for policymaking in the 115th Congress.

The program will begin at 6pm, with refreshments and no-host bar from 5:30-6pm at 291 Country Club Drive in Incline Village.

Seating is open at 5:30pm to guests who have preregistered, open seating starts at 5:50pm. A $5 suggested donation will be collected at the door.