Student Columnist-Zack Siegel American politics is in a state of turmoil, this is no secret. Politicians have become more partisan, and moderates seem to be forced to choose a side if they want their voices to be heard. The United States has faced political divisiveness throughout history. We have endured the Civil War, the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, arguments over climate change and most recently, the political polarization surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.