In The News May 20, 2021

Trump is marching down the road to political violence

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Event May 19, 2021

Is America entering a new secular age?

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Rapid growth of secular identities and beliefs in America is transforming the religious and political landscape. Join us to explore what this means for the future of American religion and politics. Continue Reading →

In The News May 18, 2021

Sam Brownback’s two steps for tackling religious persecution

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In The News May 4, 2021

United Methodist pastor’s podcast ‘Cross Over Q’ challenges QAnon, comforts its victims

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In The News April 9, 2021

How trans children became a political football

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In The News March 31, 2021

3 GOP governors signed laws targeting trans youth in sports in the last 3 weeks

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In The News March 29, 2021

Why would Christians embrace conspiracy theories?

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In The News March 26, 2021

Transcript: Ezra Klein interviews Kristen Soltis Anderson

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Event March 15, 2021

The politics of Islamophobia

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Photo of a book titled "Outsiders at Home" by Nazita Lajevardi.

Anti-Muslim attitudes and policies have had a prominent role in American politics in recent years. Nazita Lajevardi’s book “Outsiders at Home: The Politics of American Islamophobia” assesses Islamophobia manifestation and its consequences for Muslim Americans. Join us for a discussion on the policy and public opinion implications. Continue Reading →

In The News March 9, 2021

Trump accelerates his effort to wring power from the Republican Party

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Survey Reports

Daniel A. Cox
July 2, 2025

America’s Cultural Crossroads: Enduring Discontent, Rising Disconnection, and an Uncertain Future

A new survey from the Survey Center on American Life shows Americans are changing course on major cultural issues—from immigration and gay rights to gender roles and public trust. Continue Reading →

Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
January 29, 2025

Romantic Recession: How Politics, Pessimism, and Anxiety Shape American Courtship

A new report by the Survey Center on American life finds that safety concerns and declining trust are reshaping modern dating, leaving many singles feeling pessimistic about their prospects. Sharp gender divides in attitudes toward dating apps, trust, and relationships reveal how these challenges are redefining the search for connection. Continue Reading →

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Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
September 24, 2024

The Politics of Progress and Privilege: How America’s Gender Gap Is Reshaping the 2024 Election

Americans are increasingly divided on gendered issues. A new report by the Survey Center on American Life provides context for how these divisions might impact the results of the 2024 Presidential election. Continue Reading →

Daniel A. Cox, Sam Pressler
August 22, 2024

Disconnected: The Growing Class Divide in American Civic Life

Disconnected: Places and Spaces presents new survey findings that suggest Americans are less connected than ever before. Continue Reading →

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The strange bedfellows driving — and winning — the war on porn

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The Myth of the Gen Z Red Wave

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What broke teenage romance?

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Love in the time of politics