Blog November 29, 2022

Pro-Choice, Pro-Life or … Both?

Daniel A. Cox

Six dice with the letters P R O L I F E C H O I C E they spell Pro Life and Pro Choice.

American attitudes on abortion are complicated and most Americans don’t fall into the pro-life or pro-choice binary. Continue Reading →

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In The News November 29, 2022

Why Most Men don’t have Enough Close Friends

Kelsey Eyre Hammond

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In The News November 28, 2022

Why Is It So Hard for Men to Make Close Friends?

Kelsey Eyre Hammond

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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

At Orange Bowl Stadium, immigrants demonstrate their patriotism during what could be the largest naturalization ceremony in American history. c. 1984 (GettyImages).

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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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 →