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Focusing on our differences tears Americans apart. Looking out for each other brings us together.

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Nationalism unites Americans and conflicting political views tears Americans apart. People have opposing views of how America should operate which causes turmoil.

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Americans are typically brought together by financial and political security along with security of basic human rights such as healthcare. Americans are torn apart when there is uncertainty of these impactful needs

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Having a common goal can unite people. When people have opposing opinions there is conflict and people argue and fight to prove their side is right.

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The unity of tragedies unfortunately are what can unite us, yet also tear us apart. For example, with everything this past year such as COVID and BLM, people on the left side have been bonded together and supporting one another like never before. However, people on the right have been brought together as well, yet far much more distant to the other political party.

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What I think brings Americans together is when we share a common idea, movement, or belief. An example of this would be the civil rights movement or the protests for LGTBQ rights. All of these were rooted in real emotion and made beautiful change. When people take time out of their own lives to help someone else, a stranger, or a whole group of strangers, that is when we see humanity. We see it in the actions of those who rise up against tyranny, injustice, and inequality. When see American fall into ruins, ripped apart when groups strike out in hate, racism, and superiority.

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I would say that the worst events (e.g. natural disasters, terrorist attacks, PANDEMICS) bring Americans together while simultaneously tearing them apart.

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holidays and large sporting events can bring americans together, and in the past i would say inauguration day as well. but this year with the starkly polarized views between the two parties it feels more seperated than ever. so as of late i would say politics more than ever tear americans apart

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The love for our country brings us together. Our beliefs and values tear us apart.

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The idea of freedom for all bring all Americans together. But the truth of not everyone has the same amount of freedom tears Americans apart.

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What brings Americans together is our optimistic views on freedom and opportunity that America strives to condemn. However, what tears Americans apart is different views on what freedom and opportunity should be about. This leaves America in a very polarized place especially when people have different views

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Americans are brought together by the fundamental right to freedom as a country as a whole. This freedom should be represented by people of every race. Americans are torn apart by division on important topics such as race or police brutality to name a few.

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The idea/belief that some groups are better than others

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What brings Americans together is the amount of diversity and different types of people who all bring something unique to our country. What tares Americans appart are people who are close minded and refuse to let america change for the better

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Americans are brought together when they feel that other Americans share the same values and beliefs as they do. Americans are torn apart when there is a divide between Americans about values and beliefs for the country.

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What brings Americans together is love and hope and what tears them apart is racists and sexist

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Americans are brought together by many common values some including: patriotism, love for one’s country, the desire to succeed, and many others. Although people may share common values and desires there is a deeply rooted sense of divisiveness within american society that has spread throughout the country. Racism, sexism, xenophobia, transphobia, and so many more are a part of the nation we all call home. It is so important to acknowledge this as the truth because that is the first step towards working to better the situation.

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Common belief, feeling of safety and confidence in their country

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Politics, people sometimes can’t look past viewpoints and this causes a lot of tension on both sides of the political spectrum.

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Coming together over common beliefs and wanting our country to be a happy and a great place to be can be something that brings Americans together. I think that attacking someone because their beliefs don’t match yours is what tears America apart. Everyone should be accepting of everyone no matter what race or how they define themselves.

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Political views tears Americans apart because it creates a gap and division due to people’s personal beliefs

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Americans are brought together by helping others and working for change. Americans are torn apart by discrimination, violence, etc.

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Love and care for one another’s well being (should) bring Americans together.
Difference in opinion often tears Americans apart

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The racism and blatant disregard for human rights and live s. The idea of a freedom

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I think that Americans are brought together through shared experiences and mutual respect. Americans are torn apart when we forget to value and respect our differences.

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What brings delta gamma together is inclusion and making each other feel welcome in all situations even when it’s awkward. I think supporting our sisters no matter what is so important and celebrating each other’s differences. What tears us apart is talking bad about one other or gossiping to others. It also tears us apart when we ignore injustice and do not talk about it openly.

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Politics tears us apart. Olympics or any sporting event that the US is playing in brings us together.

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Uniting over social causes and injustices unites Americans together, specifically when we have one common goal. Similarly, we are also torn apart by social injustices, as some don’t see it as an issue if it doesn’t pertain to them directly or first hand.

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What tears America apart is injustice. What tears us apart is racism and discrimination. What brings Americans  together is standing up for the injustice that our country faces. Together we can build a new generation of equality by standing up to discrimination.

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Sisterhoods bring us together but drama tests us apart 

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Sisterhoods bring us together but drama tests us apart 

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The things that I was raised to think united Americans have proven to consist of many lies as I have gotten older and learned the truth. Many holidays have been exposed for me after years of celebrating them in school and learning facts that were twisted versions of the truth, along with many other traditional “American” things. As of right now I can’t think of many things that bring us together besides that we all just live in the same place.

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Politics

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Celebrating your differences and being open to learn from the people around you. Being a good listener. Having compassion and empathy to those who are struggling. Being willing to share you struggles with the people around you.

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I think hope and wanting to provide for people you care about brings Americans together but different views and beliefs tears people apart 

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I think hope and wanting to provide for people you care about brings Americans together but different views and beliefs tears people apart 

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our drive to do good and help others

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One thing that brings Americans together is a common goal or obstacle that citizens want to work around. This is because working collectively is more effective than working divided. However not everyone shares the same ideals as everyone else, which in turn leads to polarization

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What brings America together is empathy for our neighbor

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Love brings Americans together as well as and racists tears America apart.

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People in America, agreeing on things, and diversity brings Americans together. Different political viewpoints and views on important topics divide people in America.

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sisterhood events,  chapter, philanthropy.
gossip, exclusivity, disrespect

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our love for delta gamma brings us together but clicks and groups of girls tear us apart

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I think what brings Americans together is the concept of freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of equality, freedom or religion, freedom of love ext.  what tears America apart is when those freedoms are not upheld and not applied to people of minority groups, who benefit the most from these freedoms our nation is built on.

I think what brings DG together is our values and morals and making those our top priorities. When they aren’t our top priorities DG is no longer together.

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I think what tears Americans apart the most is when people think that a certain group is wrong or sinful simply because they are a minority. The US was founded on the idea that people can immigrate here in order to pursue a better and more meaningful life. When people try to belittle others for having their own individual lifestyle that does not even affect their own lives (i.g., LGBTQ+ community, Jews, African Americans, Asians, etc.), that’s what tears Americans apart. Americans need to unite as a strong country that supports the same rights for each individual.

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Democracy brings Americans together. Equality and justice can also bring Americans together. What tears Americans apart is violence and hatred

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I think that love for one another brings people together. I think it is important to remember that everyone lives on the same earth and that spreading love and accepting people for the differences is the best way to unite people. Hate, however, pushes people apart.

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Diversity and close mindedness

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Happiness/success and differences

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love brings americans together and hate tears them apart

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Similar interests and values bring Americans together, and hatred/racism/bigotry tear us apart. Often hatred is taught and passed down through generations which makes “listening to the other side” seem impossible

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Compassion for others

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When Americans come together and help each other regardless of race religion and gender is what creates community, but when hate and power fuel ideas is what has a negative impact on America.

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Gossip and petty behavior tears us apart.

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Family and community bring humans together. I think that people’s perceptions and experiences can bring people apart.

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Shared values and common goals bring us together but not holding each other accountable tears us apart 

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Shared values and common goals bring us together but not holding each other accountable tears us apart 

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What brings everyone together is unity and justice for those who have been wronged

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individuality brings people together but also tears them apart. Americans encourage it then judge it

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That people won’t listen to one another

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inability to look at things from other perspectives

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Religion, culture, political beliefs

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love brings Americans together and hate tears Americans apart.

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a misunderstanding of one another’s cultures

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Supporting a common tragedy brings us together and different view points on abortion laws tear us apart.

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Similar values bring people together, whether that be wanting to be successful, caring about loved ones, hobbies or passions, etc. When we lose touch with the similarities between each other and polarize our interests, hobbies, and beliefs, people are torn apart.

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The friendships we make bring us together

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The friendships we make bring us together

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Friendship & drama

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hate can bring americans together unfortunately but so can love

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I believe that selfish moral beliefs and outlooks on the world tears Americans apart. Americans come together, sadly, only often in times of tragedy to support one another regardless of who they are. If everyone was just a little less selfless I think that America would be a much better place

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Communication and understanding one another brings us together. Our opinions and comparing who is right and wrong tears us apart.

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Prejudice

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Shared values and when people disagree

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helping each other in situations brings us together. talkings poorly about someone brings us apart

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Similar goals and interests

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Peoples different backgrounds

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Politics, beliefs, love, hate

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Together: Shared values and trust in each other
Apart: drama, dishonesty

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People believe certain groups are better than others.

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Sisterhood brings us together, not accepting each other tears us apart

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Shared experiences

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Compassion for one another and politics

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Looking out for eachother brings us together

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similarities vs differences

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Our love for the community and each other brings us together. Our opinions and differences tear us apart

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social injustice

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love and hate

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Americans are brought together for a good cause. BLM brought many Americans together. It can also drive Americans apart.

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I think that having a common struggle or loss has historically United Americans

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I believe Americans are usually brought together when a national tragedy happens (most of the time). We are torn apart when ignorant people proceed to fight what is right, such as basic human rights.

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The love we have for one another and thinking certain groups of people are better than others.

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shared values and empathy. :)
drama and gossip :(

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brings together: a sense of belonging

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shared values and morals

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Having the same beliefs

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Close mindedness

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clicks and groups bring us down but our love for each other no matter what brings us together

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Supporting each other and differences

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Dishonesty and gossip drives us apart. It’s important to be honest and open and to have discussions with each other when there are issues. Hit the problem head on!

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Closed-mindedness on every side of the argument tears us apart.

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Closed-mindedness on every side of the argument tears us apart.

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talking badly about others tears any relationship apart