Across the country, public trust in democratic institutions has eroded to its lowest point in recorded history. This full-blown crisis of confidence, fueled by constant partisan gridlock in Congress and baseless denials of election results, is putting our democracy in serious peril. Such an intense polarization is laid bare once again in the aftermath of the Highland Park shooting on Independence Day. One side furiously demands more action on gun safety reforms, whereas the other side refuses to even acknowledge the validity of the anger and instead calls on people to “move on.” To reverse thi…