America’s business community is rallying around our invitations to conversations among those with different views. Leading brands such as Walmart, Target, McDonald’s, Harley-Davidson, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Microsoft, Boston Beer, iHeartMedia, Twitter and others support our collective campaigns to turn down the heat and find a way forward together.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, once seen as a strictly Republican body, has seen the instability caused by extreme partisanship and is rewarding bipartisanship in its evaluation of politicians. More than 1,500 members signed up for a Chamber event about combating polarization that featured one of our member organizations.

Yes, polarization is getting worse and threatening ever-worse outcomes, including civil violence. However, Americans agree on a lot more than one might think, and we’re highlighting opportunities for common ground and building the means to overcome polarization. The bridging field offers a pathway toward the truth and hope – if we choose to take it.

We’ll get there faster if Americans from across the political spectrum who are tired of our broken politics and dangerous divisions will work together toward a new normal.