The Social Workplace: Social Capital, Human Dignity, and Work in America
October 25, 2022
Over the past two decades, American social and civic life has been on an undeniable downward trajectory. New research finds that the workplace remains an increasingly important generator of social capital in the wake of this civic contraction. Continue Reading →
Gender, Generation and Abortion: Shifting Politics and Perspectives After Roe
October 4, 2022
In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the issue of abortion continues to garner widespread public attention. Young women are following the debate over abortion rights closely and more intensely than other Americans. How will it affect their vote in the upcoming election and their approach to politics? Continue Reading →
The Democratic Party’s Transformation: More Diverse, Educated, and Liberal but Less Religious
July 28, 2022
The Democratic Party has experienced seismic demographic changes over the past few decades; becoming less Christian, more liberal, more educated, and more racially and ethnically diverse. These changes profoundly impact the Democratic Party’s future political priorities and electoral fortunes. Continue Reading →
In a Post-Roe World Will Inflation Still Dominate Our Attention?
May 9, 2022
Following the leaking of a draft opinion that would overturn the Supreme Court decision Roe vs. Wade, what roll will inflation play in the 2022 midterm election? Continue Reading →
Generation Z and the Future of Faith in America
March 24, 2022
The religious and social experiences of young adults today are entirely different than previous generations. New family dynamics and parenting choices are reshaping the religious experiences of young people, setting them on a very different trajectory than past generations and making Generation Z the least religious generation. Continue Reading →
Americans Are More Optimistic Than You Think
March 14, 2022
Groups facing prejudice in the country today are among the most optimistic about the nation’s future. Continue Reading →
We Live in a Nation of Strangers. That Needs to Change
March 13, 2022
Diversity is not the source of our current problems; our troubling incuriosity about our neighbors is driving disconnection. Continue Reading →
Diversity and Disconnection
March 1, 2022
Americans who live in areas packed with neighborhood amenities tend to have a more diverse set of friends and acquaintances. Continue Reading →
Why Are White Liberals So Pessimistic About Politics?
February 23, 2022
No one seems happy about politics these days – but White Liberals are uniquely pessimistic. Continue Reading →
Crime, Policing, and the Racial Divide on the Left
February 22, 2022
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, “defund the police” became a rallying cry among many liberal activists. Even so, the movement never really caught on among the establishment wing of the Democratic party. Certainly, rising crime had something to do with this: The FBI found that the murder rate increased roughly 30 percent between Continue Reading →
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