NEW STUDY: More in Common surveyed 14k people in the US, UK, FR, DE, NL, PL, IT to understand
#COVID19
's impact on trust, social cohesion and our democratic life. How can we use this moment to shape the
#newnormal
?
Findings available here: 👇
🙌🏽 Out today - Britain's Choice: More in Common UK's deep dive into the political psyche of 🇬🇧. We find rich insights where Britain really stands in light of Covid-19, community, culture wars, Brexit and politics. Bottom line: we are not as divided as we think we are. Thread⬇️
What makes for a compelling vision of the future? More in Common’s Endless Sea project looks at what we can learn from pop culture to politics and from citizen movements to amusement parks to imagine a new story of tomorrow. Key take-aways in this
#thread
(1/9)
Bonjour!
#France
: endless pension strikes, gilets jaunes...Who can make sense of it all? Our colleagues
@destin_commun
have a new report out today looking at French society through the lens of core values. There are real divisions but signs of hope too
#thread
1/14
Three years. That's how long it had been since the team at More in Common hadn't gathered in one place. Zoom is fine for some things but nothing beats being together!
@moreincommon_de
@Destin_commun
@HiddenTribesUS
#NewRelease
For the last 18 months, we've been asking people all over
#GreatBritain
about their values and core beliefs, hopes and fears for the future. We'll publish our findings early next week. Sign up for our newsletter on or follow us for updates
We surveyed 14k people with
@kantar
@yougov
to see the impact of
#COVID19
in the UK, US, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and NL. Lots of detailed findings here on framing the recovery, views on EU and on specific policy issues. Here is a quick
#thread
of key findings (1/12)
🇺🇸 A majority of Americans support re-building America’s refugee program, including 1 in 5 Trump voters. The 10-point margin of support (49-39%) doubles to 22 (55-33%) with the plan to give Americans a direct role in sponsoring refugees. Read Thread here⬇️
🇬🇧Can we take the heat out of the culture wars? Today More in Common UK launches a new report – Dousing the Flames: How leaders can better navigate cultural change in 2020s Britain. 🧵
'Britons and Gender Identity: Navigating Common Ground and Division". New report out today - as part of our work to help societies better navigate cultural change. Key insights from our fantastic UK Director
@LukeTryl
below. Read report here:
Today
@Moreincommon_
we have published Britons and Gender Identity. Based on polling of over 5,000 people and focus groups across the country. We found the current divisive online debates simply don't reflect the way the public think about trans and gender identity. (1/n)
"We can have fierce disagreements and yet recognize each other’s common humanity... as Americans we have more in common than what separates us."
This is such a powerful statement and one that is at the heart of everything we're working hard to achieve here at More in Common.
🗣 ‘Culture wars’ are fought by tiny minority, with just 13% of the population making up 50% of social media users. Check out
@michaelsavage
piece for more on that:
🇬🇧
#Job
alert : More in Common is looking for its founding UK Director. Unique opportunity to lead ground-breaking effort in favour of cohesion and community at a critical moment in the history of the UK. See here for details RTs very much appreciated!
Face aux forces de la division, notre sentiment d’appartenir à une communauté de destin est de plus en plus ténu. Avec
#Moreincommon
nous essayons de mieux comprendre ces mécanismes qui nous éloignent les uns des autres, pour faire émerger un chemin commun
Yesterday’s state election in
#Germany
saw another win for the AfD. Next week we will celebrate 30 yrs since the fall of the Berlin wall. A good moment to look at the complex dynamics of German society. Our new
#study
finds simmering tensions below a stable surface: (Thread 1/10)
“Drop what you’re doing and read this: it’s one of the important pieces of opinion research this year." More in Common UK's ground-breaking report Britain's Choice in
@unherd
#moreincommon
🌍 Honoured to work with
@ClimateOutreach
on
#BritainTalksClimate
. An essential toolkit for engagment and discussion, which draws on the strategic understanding of British society outlined in our research
#britainschoice
. 🔽Explore the full online toolkit!
We are honored to welcome
@MabelvanOranje
and
@szmicha
to the Global Board of More in Common. Both are globally-recognized leaders in the field of social change. We look forward to working with them to unite divided societies. For more details:
Our German team
@moreincommon_de
was accompanied by a documentary film crew from Neue Zurcher Zeitung
@NZZ
, to look at how people can constructively engage beyond their bubbles. The film is available here (in German)
New findings from a national YouGov poll that More in Common has commissioned from YouGov: By a 6-1 margin, Americans support overseas-trained doctors and nurses being able to temporarily practice medicine in America, to help care for COVID-19 patients
All of us at More in Common are devastated to hear that Sir David Amess has died from his injuries. It is utterly tragic that once again an MP has been killed while carrying out their work. Our thoughts are with Sir David Amess' family and colleagues at this awful time.
More in Common, along with
@BoschStiftung
, is pleased to present our 5 country study on 'Attidudes towards Democracy'. We explored citizens' views - their support, their frustrations, and their ambivalence towards democracy. Some key findings 🧵
Our study shows that the pandemic has reminded us of our connection to nature.
Majorities say
#COVID19
has “shown that we can reduce our impact on the environment if we really want to” and many worry commitments to protecting the environment will slow down or stop. (1/3)
More in Common is honored to welcome Baroness Arminka Helić
@arminkahelic
to our Global Board. Her experience in foreign policy and politics in the UK and around the world will be a great asset to our work uniting divided societies. More details here
Yesterday we launched , a new initiative to help communities all across America bolster confidence in the integrity of the 2020🇺🇸election.
These resources are meant to be shared, so please help us get the word out!
When asked if they support the Biden administration’s plan to fully restore the US program of accepting refugees, 49% of all Americans support it, and 39% oppose.
📢More in Common US launches the first report in its ‘American Fabric’ series, which explores views on identity and belonging across the political and demographic diversity of the United States. Read on for key findings⬇️
The team at More in Common wishes all of our friends and partners in Europe, the United States and beyond great strength, good health and courage. We'll get through this together! Stay safe everyone.
@moreincommon_de
@Destin_commun
All of us at More in Common are deeply saddened to hear of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth. Her life of duty and service has been a constant bond uniting and guiding Britons throughout an era of immense change.
Can the
#environment
be the issue that unites us in the long term in the way
#COVID19
is brining us together at the moment? Here are some main findings from our new French research, now available in English
#thread
"A culture war is entertaining if you like your politics bloody, unserious and superficial, for it does not involve the desire to convince". Beautifully written by
@TanyaGold1
for
@thetimes
using More in Common's research in the UK. Read on for key points
Tomorrow our Germany Director
@laura_is_gold
is speaking at Deutscher Stiftungstag in Mannheim about how funding can enable innovative work on democracy and cohesion. Come and join the discussion if you are there!
#dst19
#UnsereDemokratie
🇬🇧 Excited to launch our latest report ‘Democratic Repair: What Britons want from their democracy’, a deep dive into politics in the UK. There's good news - widespread support for democratic principles - and bad news - disengagement and disappointment. 🧵
We're hiring in Europe and the United States! Apply today to develop and deploy positive narratives that tell a new story of ‘us,’ celebrating what we all have in common rather than what divides us. Apply today:
"Mathieu Lefevre, director of the anti-polarisation NGO More in Common, warns that there’s more danger of certain societies sliding into apathy than of electing extremists." writes
@KuperSimon
in the
@FT
More in Common is hiring! Ahead of the 🇪🇺European Elections in 2024, we're hiring a Senior Associate (part-time) to help us work with partners on the crucial issues that will be on the ballot from climate to Ukraine and from democracy to immigration. RTs=🙏
80% of Americans are concerned about election integrity.
That's why we launched : so that every single American can contribute to making democracy the winner. The site contains research, graphics, and op-eds.
Please help us by sharing these widely!
Voila – that’s it! We hope you find this useful. This work is the foundation on which we will build with our partners in France. The full report in French and more data in English is on
#lafranceenquete
@destin_commun
#thread
END
Delighted to welcome Giuliano da Empoli to More in Common.
@giulianode
is joining us as a Senior Fellow, working on an exciting new narrative project (more details to be released soon). Great to have you on board!
More in Common Team Retreat in 2020 - virtual campfires, mini s'mores, and zoom! A big thank you and well done to an incredible team, who've produced amazing results during a challenging year.
#Thanksgiving2020
Our colleagues
@moreincommon_de
met with German Minister of Family affairs Franziska Giffey today. A great opportunity to present the findings of our recent report and to discuss new approaches to
#socialcohesion
in Germany
Aufregender Jahresauftakt für uns: Wir durften Familienministerin Franziska Giffey und dem Leitungsbereich des
@BMFSFJ
unsere Studie „Die andere deutsche Teilung“ vorstellen. Herzlichen Dank für die gute Diskussion! Wer auch neugierig ist:
Download the full report by
@giulanode
, case studies and diary entries on We hope this makes for inspiring summer reading. And we'd love to hear your own stories and inspirations so connect with us on the website. We hope you enjoy the journey. (9/9)
71% of Americans agree that "Americans have more in common with each other than many people think" according to new research from Harvard's
@CarrCenter
, showing far more common ground on core issues of rights and responsibilities.
Do you have a passion for excellent writing and communication? We're
#hiring
a Comms Associate to help build the profile and impact of our work at a time when our societies face mounting challenges from the fallout of the
#COVID19
pandemic. Pls R/T
More in Common is excited to launch the Endless Sea project today – an exploration of a hopeful story of tomorrow. Read the paper by Senior Fellow Giuliano da Empoli
@giulianode
, case studies and more on
Are you a Civic Pragmatist or a Disengaged Battler? Britain's Choice identifies seven distinct groups within British society, based on people's core beliefs. Where do you belong? Take the quiz here ⬇️
Fascinating new research out today from our UK team and
@UCLPolicyLab
showing both the potential and urgent need for a ‘respect agenda’ in politics and in many key national institutions. Have a read ⬇️
🧵The public think politicians get it wrong on who deserves respect. New
@moreincommon_
&
@UCLPolicyLab
research finds deep frustration that respect has become synonymous with having a degree & wealth, with key workers who keep Britain going denied respect for their contribution.
📣 New Year, new job? More in Common 🇬🇧 is looking for someone with outstanding talent and vision to lead the UK team in our work on cohesion and community. Could this be your next challenge? Closes 15th Jan. Apply here ⬇️ and please share and retweet.
"Imagine the country you want to see in 2022 and in the years to come. Choose one change that would give you hope and pride. Find a group working to bring that change about. Join it" Great piece by
@SlaughterAM
and nice to see More in Common's work quoted here.
“Why do we make the same New Year’s resolutions year after year?” asks
@SlaughterAM
. “We make these promises, but most of us continually fail to achieve them, which we attribute to a failure of will."
We are hiring a Country Director to lead our foundational work in the UK. Join us in building communities and societies that are stronger, more united and more resilient to the increasing threats of polarisation and social division.
Local election results in France tonight confirm our findings that the environment is the issue that can unite French people beyond their deep divisions
@Kantar
@Destin_commun
📢What new
#narratives
could bridge our divides today and build a better tomorrow? Join us on Sept 16 for a conversation between
@LaurenceTubiana
, CEO of the European Climate Foundation and author Giuliano Da Empoli
@giulianode
Register here
What would a future vision of society look like if based on the ‘extraordinarily redemptive potential of everyday life’? We suggest four ways to think differently 1) From Climate to Home 2) Inequality to Dignity 3) Online to Onlife 4) From representation to Power (8/9)
Poll: Almost 70 percent of Americans support taking in US-affiliated and at-risk Afghans. Read more about our findings as Congress considers the
#AfghanAdjustmentAct
A generation later, what does "Never Forget” mean to Americans as we commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11? Learn more in our new report, “Remembering the Post 9/11 America"
This week, we are releasing a new report called "Navigating Climate Change in Europe: The Choices Ahead" which looks at how to build further support for climate in a time of multiple crises.
#thread
#ClimateCrisis
(1/13)
🌱We share common ground on a surprising number of issues. Overwhelmingly, Brits agree on the need to tackle inequality and climate change. 85% of people believe climate change concerns us all.
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea”. The Endless Sea is inspired by these words by Antoine de St. Exupéry, author of the Little Prince. (2/9)
Our findings featured by
@EURACTIV
@AFP
, and picked up by several newspapers today.
“A majority of respondents in Britain (62%), the Netherlands and Germany (both 57%) said the “pandemic has shown me that most people in our country care about each other"
The future of democracy can’t just rest in the hands of a small segment of committed democracts. The support of those who currently feel ambivalent towards democracy will also be crucial. Read more at
Twitter is not real life. “Social media literally hands the microphone to those people down the back who heckle all the time,” says
@dixontim
“It’s a handful of people — 80 per cent of tweets come from 2 per cent of the population.”
'The culture wars do not resonate with most Britons, and the country is actually united on many fronts – especially climate change'. Thanks to
@gavin_haines
for some
@PositiveNewsUK
on a rainy 🇬🇧 day!
We are proud to be partner of
#SummerofSolidarity
, a summer-long collaborative
#journalism
and creativity initiative collecting human stories from across wider Europe throughout the summer of 2020. Read, watch and listen to european stories
@2020Solidarity
📨Landing in your inbox now. Exciting updates on two new directors, the projects More in Common teams are working on as we look beyond the pandemic, and the initiatives that are inspiring us in our mission to unite divided societies.
We're hiring! Join us in building communities and societies that are stronger, more united and more resilient to the increasing threats of polarisation and social division. Apply today:
Interested in what's happening in Italy? Read our new report on the many impacts of the COVID pandemic on social cohesion, trust and climate in Italy. In partnership with our friends
@eccoclimate
(in Italian) 👇🇮🇹
"...most Americans think their country is deeply flawed but with an often inspiring history that ought to be taught in full — the good and the bad. They show much more wisdom than the fanatics who manipulate them." TY
@EdwardGLuce
for your insight.
"The US, fractured before the pandemic, looks to be disintegrating. Americans score worst in the study for (...) decline in trust in government and increased division":
@KuperSimon
in
@FT
today on our 7-country study on the impacts of
#COVID
-19.
We loved welcoming former colleague, author and all around superstar
@jonpayates
today to talk about his fascinating new book 'Fractured'. Great insights on how to restore the Common Life and reduce 'People Like Me' syndrome. Get your copy now!
A few days before
#Thanksgiving
, we want to say a huge thank you to our colleague and friend Dan Vallone who, in March 2024, will complete his tenure as the inaugural Director of
@MoreInCommon_US
after 5 achievement-filled years! Read our full update here
"There was already support for a rise in the minimum wage. There’ll be more now: the US research project Hidden Tribes showed 76 per cent of respondents were “more grateful for grocery store staff”
@HiddenTribesUS
Best wishes to all in 2021. Have a read of the work we've been doing and the partnerships and projects we're excited to take on this year, as we renew our commitment to tackling division and polarization in our societies.
Since the leadership race kicked off, the
@MoreinCommon_
UK team has been working hard to share our research on what the public & particularly those who often don't feel they have a say, want to hear from the leadership candidates. Here’s some of what we’ve been up to. 🧵 (1/n)
Our co-founder will be on France's largest radio station today to talk about the environment as an issue that can reunite people in France
@Destin_commun
A Republican veteran & Democrat journalist travel America and find "people care about their fellow citizens,are bewildered by the hostility all around them,and want many of the same things." Tks
@JordanBlashek
@c_haugh
for the shout-out to
@HiddenTribesUS
*JOB ALERT* Are you UK based and a brilliant writer? Want to be part of the team that published
#HiddenTribesUS
#FindingFrance
and
#FaultLines
? Our next project is a report on the state of UK society and we need some help! Interested? Check out the JD 👇
Congratulations to
@MoreInCommon_US
Board Chair Ted Johnson
@DrTedJ
who joins the
@washingtonpost
as a columnist. His is a hugely important voice in America today. If you aren't following him yet, you should be...
Over a decade ago, I decided to start closing out my military career and embark on a new journey as a writer & scholar on race and democracy.
So, I'm thrilled to share this professional news today - it's a dream come true.
Exciting new report from More in Common UK has a message for political leaders - 'voters are increasingly repelled by divisive, angry politics'. Great piece by
@RSylvesterTimes
#moreincommon
Our co-founder and CEO
@mlefevre1976
will be at the
@ParisPeaceForum
next week, marking the Centennial of the Armistice and thinking about collective decision-making in the 21st century.
A striking finding is that refugee sponsorship makes the policy both more popular among liberals, and less unpopular among conservatives – something that is rare in a time of deep polarization.
The whole team at More in Common is immensely proud to see that our colleague Laura Krause has been appointed to the board of the leading German public broadcaster
@ZDF
. Congrats
@laura_is_gold
!
@Moreincommon_
🥳Unsere Geschäftsführerin
@laura_is_gold
wird von Internetverbänden in den
@ZDF
Fernsehrat berufen. Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
Wir freuen uns, denn wir wissen aus unserer Forschung, welche besondere Bedeutung Medien für gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt haben.
🧵 Over the past few months we've been taking the temperature of how the public across Europe are dealing with the cost of living crisis. You can read a summary of what we found in today's
@POLITICOEurope
Brussels playbook.
Politics, best-selling books, Netflix, and Twitter suggest negative stories capture our attention more easily by activating our reptilian brain. How do we make the ‘Big Switch’ from negative to positive to tell a new story of tomorrow. Here are some ideas. (3/9)
Great to see some of More in Common's research being used in this
@NewYorker
piece, showing the strength of community support for removing roadblocks to overseas-trained health care workers serving on the front lines of COVID-19
"if we don’t do the hard work of bridging divides and building social solidarity as we work towards justice, we won’t achieve the just and pluralistic society we desire."
@WendyisFeliz
makes the case for a radical shift in mindset around the work of bridging divides.