# Political Peacemaking Apps This Matchmaking App Connects People With Opposing Political Views By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verona-matchmaking-app References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3057048/fast-feed/new-app-wants-to-make-peace-between-trump-supporters-and-latinos) & [getverona](http://www.getverona.com/) Verona is an innovative matchmaking app with a difference -- rather than bringing together people with similar interests to help them rekindle romantic interest, this app connects supporters of opposing politicians in the USA. The app was originally devised to connect Israelis and Palestinians. Election season in the USA can be an awkward time as people begin to argue with friends, families and strangers online and on social media about their political views. The app helps to mitigate the tension by connecting people from opposing ends of the political spectrum and helping them [form friendships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely). Ultimately, the Verona matchmaking app aims to drive home the message that people with conflicting opinions can and should respect each other's choices and don't have to reduce their assessment of people based on perceived political judgments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Politics-driven Matchmaking:** This app trend connects people with opposing political views to foster understanding and respect. - **Mitigating Political Tensions:** This trend aims to ease tension during election seasons by encouraging dialogue and friendship between people with differing political beliefs. - **Promoting Respectful Disagreements:** This trend emphasizes the importance of respecting and valuing the opinions of others, regardless of political differences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Networking:** Social networking platforms can benefit from incorporating features that facilitate connections between people with opposing political views. - **Digital Media:** Digital media outlets can explore partnerships with political matchmaking apps to encourage productive discourse and understanding between readers with differing ideologies. - **Education and Training:** Educational institutions and organizations can utilize these apps to teach students the value of respectful disagreement and promote open-mindedness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Engaging Political Update Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govside-app.md) - [Hybrid Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first.md) - [Matchmaking Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-dating-app.md) - [Social Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-3.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Voting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-center.md) - [Data-Comparing Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutually-app.md) - [VR Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flirtual.md) - [In-Person Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app.md) - [Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-friendship-bus.md)