I know this moment feels different. When we turn on cable news or open social media, it can feel like we’re so divided that persuasion is pointless. But the truth is: the media we consume can influence the world we live in, but it doesn’t define it. One of the blessings of serving in elected office is that I’m pushed outside my comfort zones. I represent people in red areas and blue areas. And let me tell you, while real disagreements exist, we are not as divided as the algorithms make it seem.