In The News September 29, 2021

Americans are surprisingly supportive of religion in school

Beatrice Lee

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Blog September 27, 2021

Public Still at Odds About LGBTQ Issues in Public School

Daniel A. Cox

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Even as gay and lesbian issues have slipped from national headlines, public attitudes on LGBTQ issues continue to evolve. Continue Reading →

Survey report September 22, 2021

Controversy and Consensus: Perspectives on Race, Religion, and COVID-19 in Public Schools

Daniel A. Cox, Nat Malkus

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At a time of rapid cultural change, Americans continue to debate what students should learn about race, sex, and religion. While the public broadly supports students learning about America’s complicated racial legacy, political divisions persist. Democrats are far more willing to defer to teachers, while Republicans want a much larger role for parents in education decisions. Continue Reading →

In The News September 17, 2021

Who Americans blame for insurrection depends on their faith

Beatrice Lee

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In The News September 13, 2021

False, toxic Sept. 11 conspiracy theories are still widespread today

Beatrice Lee

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In The News September 10, 2021

Making friends in the Twin Cities is hard

Beatrice Lee

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In The News September 9, 2021

For Policy Reform, Look to the States

Beatrice Lee

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In The News September 2, 2021

The Party of Violence

Beatrice Lee

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In The News August 27, 2021

Pandemic distance brought some friends closer

Beatrice Lee

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In The News August 24, 2021

The death of the job

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 →

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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 →

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