The college connection: The education divide in American social and community life
December 13, 2021
The 2021 American Community Life Survey illuminates the growing social divide between Americans with college educations and those without. Continue Reading →
Some of my best friends
April 16, 2021
Despite growing diversity in the US, few Americans have close ties to members of minority religious and racial groups. Continue Reading →
For black voters, friends and family may be a critical link to the Democratic Party
April 2, 2021
With high turnout in the 2020 election, black voters appear poised to remain a critical constituency in the Democratic Party. But their strong support for Democratic candidates and continued political involvement is a function of their social circumstances. Continue Reading →
Most Asian Americans believe their community experiences a lot of discrimination in the US
March 22, 2021
The rising tide of violence against Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to Asian Americans’ experiences of discrimination in the US. Often thought to experience less discrimination, the survey shows that Asian Americans do not view their experiences in the same way. Continue Reading →
If you have a lot of friends, you’re probably more active in politics
February 8, 2021
Having a robust network of friends and family may encourage us to become more active in civic and political life. Continue Reading →
Democrats and Republicans should argue more — not less
December 22, 2020
Our survey showed that when our social circles include a more diverse mix of political beliefs, we are more open to argument and less ideologically extreme. And, arguably, the best way to get to this point is to discuss — and disagree about — politics more. Continue Reading →
Religious diversity and change in American social networks: How our social connections shape religious beliefs and behavior
December 15, 2020
New analysis explores the degree to which Americans’ religious networks are composed largely of those with similar beliefs and affiliations or those that are more diverse. It also explores how religious diversity among our close personal relationships serves to structure religious behavior and belief. Continue Reading →
Could social alienation among some Trump supporters help explain why polls underestimated Trump again?
November 24, 2020
There was a large swing to Trump among white voters who had low levels of social trust — a group that researchers have found is also less likely to participate in telephone surveys. Continue Reading →
Biden’s message of unity is welcomed by most Americans
November 13, 2020
Biden’s desire to move past the divisiveness that has marked the Trump presidency, the question that follows is simple: Are Americans actually open to working with others and trying to find the middle ground? Continue Reading →
The 2020 election was not primarily about Trump as a person
November 9, 2020
Biden will have the challenge of finding common ground with all Americans, but Biden already took the right steps when he declared in his acceptance speech that “It’s time to put away the harsh rhetoric, lower the temperature, see each other again, listen to each other again.” Continue Reading →
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