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 →
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 →
Have Americans Lost Faith in the Value of a College Education?
January 19, 2022
Americans who pass up an opportunity to go to college may pay for it in the long run, and not just in their paychecks. Continue Reading →
Public Still at Odds About LGBTQ Issues in Public School
September 27, 2021
Even as gay and lesbian issues have slipped from national headlines, public attitudes on LGBTQ issues continue to evolve. Continue Reading →
What Matters for Living a Fulfilling Life
July 29, 2021
The June American Perspectives Survey offers some clues as to what Americans believe is truly necessary for living a full and rewarding life. Continue Reading →
American Men Suffer a Friendship Recession
July 6, 2021
After a prolonged period of social isolation, Americans are dusting off their social calendars. But as Americans try to rebuild and reconnect, a new survey conducted by the Survey Center on American Life finds that the social landscape is far less favorable than it once was. Continue Reading →
Is America entering a new secular age?
May 19, 2021
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 →
Did Americans Become More Accepting of Muslims During the Trump Years?
May 5, 2021
At a time of heightened racial tensions in the US and growing violence against Asian citizens, it is not clear why there would be a sudden surge in positive feeling towards Muslims. Continue Reading →
Some of My Best Friends
April 16, 2021
Despite growing diversity in the US, few Americans have close ties to members of minority religious and racial groups. Continue Reading →
Rise of Conspiracies Reveals an Evangelical Divide in the GOP
February 12, 2021
Evangelical Christian Republicans are more likely to embrace conspiracy theories. One explanation? Their affinity to Trump. Continue Reading →
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