In The News November 28, 2022

How Independent Voters Saved Democrats

Kelsey Eyre Hammond

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Commentary November 18, 2022

How Hispanic Americans Think About Work and Identity

Brent Orrell

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If we want to understand the evolving role of Hispanic Americans in American culture and politics, one useful on-ramp is studying Hispanics in the workplace. Continue Reading →

Newsletter November 17, 2022

How Young Women Saved the Democratic Party in 2022

Daniel A. Cox

Donald Trump and Dobbs are Defining the Politics of a New Generation of Women. Continue Reading →

In The News November 15, 2022

Young Women Broke Hard for Democrats in the Midterms

Kyle Gray

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In The News November 11, 2022

How Loneliness is Killing Men

Kyle Gray

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In The News November 10, 2022

Social capital: The New Currency of the Workplace

Kyle Gray

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Blog November 7, 2022

The Class Divide in Family Dinner 

Daniel A. Cox

Family dinners—a once ubiquitous feature of American life shared across cultural, religious, and class lines—have disappeared in many households. Continue Reading →

Blog October 31, 2022

The Peril and Promise of Election Polls

Daniel A. Cox

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How to interpret polls and avoid error ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Continue Reading →

Survey Reports

Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
November 20, 2025

Individuality and Moral Behavior: A Generational Divide in Moral Judgments and Self-Expression

Younger and older Americans increasingly disagree on the morality of certain behaviors, reflecting deep shifts in views about individuality, self-expression, and the role of community and faith. Continue Reading →

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 →