The past decade has seen political polarisation – accelerated by social media’s filter bubbles and echo chambers – deepen and mutate. An ominous era of a polycrisis has shattered any remaining societal consensus. Meanwhile, powerful anti-establishment voices have stepped into the void.

As controversial debates heighten emotions across America, the need for empathy and greater understanding is stronger than ever. After investigating this in our Citizenship Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to eight people from the US to find out how interested they are in bridging divides.

Meditation app Headspace has launched a free toolkit aimed at helping people cope with election-induced stress. As election cycles ramp up around the world, there’s a clear need for empathetic understanding and action from brands as consumers look for intentional mental health support.

Toxic social media platforms are causing many users to turn to smaller communities online, which have bubbled up to offer alternative collective spaces. Roar Social provides a positive space where people can support philanthropic creators by 'donating' instead of 'liking'.

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, Latine leaders are stepping into the spotlight, using their platforms to address pressing issues and reshape political narratives. As younger generations increasingly engage with politics through social media, how can brands amplify Latine voices in the US?