In The News June 2, 2022

Gen Z May Break the Deadlock Over Abortion Rights

Dana Popky

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Commentary June 1, 2022

There’s A New Age Gap On Abortion Rights

Daniel A. Cox

Gen Z at a Roe vs. Wade protest

Americans’ views on abortion have been relatively consistent for years despite massive demographic changes, social upheaval and shifting perspectives on sexuality. But that may be about to change. Continue Reading →

Blog May 23, 2022

Jews and the Faith of Their Children

Samuel J. Abrams

A children's coloring book of the Jewish Haggdah,

Just half of Jews in America today believe it is important for children to be brought up in a religion so they can learn good values, making the Jewish community an outlier compared to other religious traditions. Continue Reading →

In The News May 20, 2022

The Real Dividing Line On Abortion

Beatrice Lee

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In The News May 20, 2022

Get to Know Thy Neighbor

Beatrice Lee

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Commentary May 12, 2022

Will Abortion Redefine the 2022 Elections?

Daniel A. Cox

Photo of a women's protest in front of the capitol building

Democratic losses in November seem predestined. For many political observers, the only question left is how bad will it get? Continue Reading →

Following the leaking of a draft opinion that would overturn the Supreme Court decision Roe vs. Wade, what roll will inflation play in the 2022 midterm election? Continue Reading →

In The News May 9, 2022

How Many Friends Do You Really Need?

Beatrice Lee

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In The News May 2, 2022

Should Men Be Worrying About Sex Discrimination?

Beatrice Lee

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Survey Reports

Daniel A. Cox, Jae Grace, Avery Shields
April 27, 2026

Strangers Next Door: The Decline of Neighborhood Socializing and the Class Divide in Belonging

Acknowledgment The American Enterprise Institute’s Survey Center on American Life is grateful to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for its generous support of this research. As Americans spend more of their time online, the neighborhood—once a primary physical location for real-world socialization—is playing less of a central role than ever before. Since Continue Reading →

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 →