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The Rwanda policy is one year old – but the public still aren’t sold

The Rwanda policy is one year old – but the public still aren’t sold

14 April 2023

Op-ed from UK Director Luke Tryl: As with so many controversial policies, there’s a tendency to assume that public opinion on the government’s approach to small boat crossings splits into stark pro and anti camps. But one year on from the pledge to deport migrants who cross the Channel to Rwanda, our polling finds the public’s views are more nuanced than some politicians suggest.

The Rwanda policy is one year old – but the public still aren’t sold

Finding common ground with Luke Tryl

Finding common ground with Luke Tryl

07 April 2023

From the podcast, No Mans Land, Martin and Steve are joined by Luke Tryl, UK Director of More in Common to talk about the state of divides in UK society, the political weather and education policy.

Finding common with Luke Tryl.

Finding the Courage to Challenge Your Political In-Group

Finding the Courage to Challenge Your Political In-Group

06 April 2023

Time Magazine

Last summer, I asked a small group of my former students and staff members to take More in Common’s Perception Gap quiz, and review the findings. Those who did were really surprised at how wrong they were about the other side and how extreme they assumed them to be. I, myself, was off on average (across several policy issues) about 30%! 

Will Iraq become the next forgotten war?

Will Iraq become the next forgotten war?

19 March 2023

The Hill

"Whether we think the Iraq War looms large in our society or affects us hardly at all, if we share a common desire to learn about it, then we might better manage this second act." US Executive Director, Dan Vallone highlights Americans' and veterans' memories and thoughts of the Iraq War upon its 20th anniversary citing the report, Operation Iraqi Freedom at 20: Americans and the Iraq War. 

Will Iraq become the next forgotten war?

The American Dream must be part of ’24 campaigns

The American Dream must be part of ’24 campaigns

06 March 2023

Boston Herald

Columnist Gonzalo Schwartz refers to our data in Speaking To The Exhausted Majority to make the argument that Americans want a positive vision for the country and politicians would be wise to focus on The American Dream and unity in the upcoming election cycle.

The American Dream must be part of ’24 campaigns

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