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 →

Blog July 8, 2022

Why a Modest Decline in Religious Belief is Important

Daniel A. Cox

Another poll, another record broken in the country’s continuing religious descent. A new Gallup poll finds that 81 percent of Americans say that they believe in God, representing a six point drop over the last five years. Continue Reading →

In The News June 22, 2022

The Post-Roe Generation: Assessing Gen Z’s Abortion Attitudes as the Supreme Court Appears Poised to Overturn Roe

Beatrice Lee

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In The News June 14, 2022

January 6 Committee is Testing Whether Americans Can Still Agree on a Shared Reality

Beatrice Lee

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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 →

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 →

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Less religious, more diverse: How the Democratic Party is changing

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Why a Modest Decline in Religious Belief is Important

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January 6 Committee is Testing Whether Americans Can Still Agree on a Shared Reality

Survey Reports

America’s Cultural Crossroads: Enduring Discontent, Rising Disconnection, and an Uncertain Future

Romantic Recession: How Politics, Pessimism, and Anxiety Shape American Courtship

The Politics of Progress and Privilege: How America’s Gender Gap Is Reshaping the 2024 Election

Disconnected: The Growing Class Divide in American Civic Life

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