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Political polarization in Pittsburgh communities is rooted in economic neglect − not extremism

Written by Ilia Murtazashvili, Professor of Public Policy, University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a city where your politics often depend on how your community and neighborhood are doing.Rebecca Droke/AFP Collection via Getty Images

When it comes to political polarization in the United States, the Pittsburgh region offers a useful window into what communities can do about it.

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