Boys Aren’t Growing More Conservative. They’re Just Not That Into Politics.
August 17, 2023
In fact, many young people remain politically noncommittal as they figure out where they fit in. Continue Reading →
American Politics Needs a New National Purpose
April 11, 2023
The United States seems to have lost its way as a country. Americans have generally low regard for our political leaders, little faith in our institutions, and even less in each other. Our politics are defined by acrimony and division. We’ve witnessed a decades-long deterioration in civic life and social solidarity. The erosion of traditional Continue Reading →
How Young Women Saved the Democratic Party in 2022
November 17, 2022
Donald Trump and Dobbs are Defining the Politics of a New Generation of Women. Continue Reading →
Politics, Sex, and Sexuality: The Growing Gender Divide in American Life
April 27, 2022
The nature of gender differences is a source of enduring debate in American society. The divide between young men and women is growing larger over sex, sexuality, and politics. Men spend more time playing video games, watching pornography, and report a greater interest in politics, while women are more likely to pick up a book or meditate. Continue Reading →
Polarization in American Family Life is Overblown
February 23, 2022
Throughout the 2020 election, stories of families and friendships ripped apart by political differences were featured regularly in the press. Many also argued that numerous Americans had become trapped in ideological echo chambers. These narratives all fed into the larger national polarization thesis which suggested Americans were deeply divided and ideologically sorted into narrow social Continue Reading →
Emerging Trends and Enduring Patterns in American Family Life
February 9, 2022
Family dynamics are always evolving, but the emergence of new technologies, shifting economic realities, new cultural sensibilities, and social arrangements have reshaped family life dramatically. But there are enduring patterns in American family life as well. Women still do far more of the household chores, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Formative experiences, such as divorce, parental favoritism, and relationships have far-reaching influence. Continue Reading →
Why The Republican Party Isn’t Concerned With Popularity
January 4, 2022
Despite the fact that the GOP is quite unpopular and that much of its current agenda, the party is in an enviable position heading into the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. Why? Continue Reading →
Why Crime Likely Won’t Be An Issue In The 2022 Midterms
November 29, 2021
Violent crime is up. Data from the FBI found that the murder rate increased nearly 30 percent in 2020. And homicides continue to rise in 2021 as well, if not by quite as much. Americans have noticed. A Gallup poll released in November 2020 found that 78 percent of Americans thought that the national crime rate was higher than the year Continue Reading →
Is America entering a new secular age?
May 19, 2021
Rapid growth of secular identities and beliefs in America is transforming the religious and political landscape. Join us to explore what this means for the future of American religion and politics. 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 →
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