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Building through affirmation: How one class helps Black boys define masculinity

Building through affirmation: How one class helps Black boys define masculinity

July 30, 2021
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What’s Ripping American Families Apart?

What’s Ripping American Families Apart?

July 29, 2021
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Why are Americans becoming more socially isolated and lonely? Daniel Cox on the erosion of friendship in the U.S.

Why are Americans becoming more socially isolated and lonely? Daniel Cox on the erosion of friendship in the U.S.

July 28, 2021
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Americans have fewer friends than they did 30 years ago, new poll finds

Americans have fewer friends than they did 30 years ago, new poll finds

July 25, 2021
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America’s “Friendscape” crisis

America’s “Friendscape” crisis

July 25, 2021
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Stop insulting Trump voters and their concerns. Talk to them.

Stop insulting Trump voters and their concerns. Talk to them.

July 22, 2021
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Loneliness Is Breaking America

Loneliness Is Breaking America

July 19, 2021
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Loneliness: coping with the gap where friends used to be

Loneliness: coping with the gap where friends used to be

July 18, 2021
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Lost Friendships Break Hearts and Nations

Lost Friendships Break Hearts and Nations

July 11, 2021
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American men suffer ‘friendship recession’ with 15% not having ONE close friend – and the number with at least six plummeting from 55% to just 27%

American men suffer ‘friendship recession’ with 15% not having ONE close friend – and the number with at least six plummeting from 55% to just 27%

July 7, 2021
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Recent Commentary

March 10, 2025Daniel A. Cox

America’s Parents Are Civic Superheroes

Americans are retreating from civic life—but college-educated parents are stepping up, volunteering, hosting gatherings, and keeping communities connected while others stay home.

February 14, 2025Daniel A. Cox

Are Political Differences Behind America’s Dating Woes?

Political divisions between young men and women are preventing them from forming meaningful relationships.

October 28, 2024Daniel A. Cox

Are Young Men Really Going to Vote for Donald Trump?

Young men are leaning towards Trump in recent polls. Are the polls accurate?

October 16, 2024Daniel A. Cox

All the single ladies are backing Kamala

Unmarried women make up a whopping 25% of the electorate — and that’s bad news for Donald Trump.