Professor Laura Saunders was quoted in the Singapore edition of The Straits Times, sharing how public libraries in the U.S. are assisting in building community during politically polarizing times. Saunders spoke about libraries holding facilitated conversations on divisive topics, offering a chance for people to hear different perspectives. As Saunders stated:
“When we are in a room with other people who might not share our beliefs, but who do share our neighbourhoods and schools, and who have concerns about their health, safety and finances that are probably similar to our own, I think it can be easier to start to see the humanity in them.”