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The Coming Evangelical Christian Decline

Daniel A. Cox September 8, 2022

Evangelical decline has increased in recent decades. This decline is tied to demographic changes and carries political meaning. Continue Reading →

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Are Americans Hopelessly Divided Over Politics?

Daniel A. Cox August 18, 2022

Many believe America is more polarized than it actually is. What does the data show and how can we avoid this? Continue Reading →

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Will a New Generation of Young People Leave Religion Over Abortion?

Daniel A. Cox August 4, 2022

Young people are leaving religion at a large scale. Could abortion be a contributing factor? Continue Reading →

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Is the GOP Becoming a Racially Diverse Party?

Daniel A. Cox July 21, 2022

While some have thought the GOP was gaining support from racial minorities, in reality their demographics have not changed much in the last few decades. Continue Reading →

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Are Millennials Becoming More Conservative?

Daniel A. Cox July 7, 2022

The oldest millennials are now in their early 40s, with many of them married and starting families. But what does this mean for their politics? Continue Reading →

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The Confidence Trap

Daniel A. Cox June 23, 2022

More young men are struggling with anxiety and self-doubt, but in dating are too often told they need to be confident. Continue Reading →

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The Political Gender Gap is Exploding

Daniel A. Cox June 9, 2022

There’s a growing political rift between young men and women in the US today. Continue Reading →

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The Problem With Polling Abortion

Daniel A. Cox May 12, 2022

This is difficult for me to admit as someone who makes a living conducting and analyzing polls, but we might need to think hard about what polls are really contributing to the public debate on abortion.   Polls play a crucial role in our debates over public policy. They reveal to journalists, elected officials, and Continue Reading →

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In Seeking to Stand Out, Gen Z Has Become the Loneliest Generation

Daniel A. Cox April 14, 2022

If you shouted out your name in public, how many people do you think would respond? If you have a common name—Daniel for example—chances are you might get some people to turn around. But sharing your name with multiple classmates, friends, or co-workers is an experience that’s becoming much less common. Parents are increasingly prioritizing Continue Reading →

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What Might NASA’s New Space Telescope Mean for Religion?

Daniel A. Cox March 31, 2022

We are about to enter the golden age of space exploration. If you’re not a space nerd, this may be news to you, but NASA has embarked on one of the most ambitious projects in a generation. On December 25, 2021, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was launched into space. A successor to the immensely successful Continue Reading →

Survey Reports

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Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond, Kyle Gray
November 9, 2023

Generation Z and the Transformation of American Adolescence: How Gen Z’s Formative Experiences Shape Its Politics, Priorities, and Future

This report explores the foundational differences between American generations through their formative adolescent experiences.

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Daniel A. Cox, M. Anthony Mills, Ian R. Banks, Kelsey Eyre Hammond, Kyle Gray
September 28, 2023

America’s Crisis of Confidence: Rising Mistrust, Conspiracies, and Vaccine Hesitancy After COVID-19

America is experiencing a crosscutting crisis of expertise and scientific distrust accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic that poses significant challenges to democratic debate and public decision-making

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Daniel A. Cox, Brent Orrell, Kyle Gray, Jessie Wall
September 14, 2023

The Social Workplace: Social Capital, Human Dignity, and Work in America, Volume II

The Social Workplace, Volume II examines Americans’ expectations and experiences surrounding work, the workplace, and key job-related priorities such as pay and interpersonal connections.

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Daniel A. Cox, Ruy Teixeira
June 29, 2023

The 2024 Presidential Election: Evolving Political Coalitions and Familiar Partisan Divisions

Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, the AEI Survey Center on American Life conducted a national survey of Americans that explored a wide range of political attitudes, current voting preferences, and perceptions of the political parties.