Have Americans Lost Faith in the Value of a College Education?
January 19, 2022
Americans who pass up an opportunity to go to college may pay for it in the long run, and not just in their paychecks. Continue Reading →
Public Places and Commercial Spaces: How Neighborhood Amenities Foster Trust and Connection in American Communities
October 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic forced Americans across the country to reconsider their residential priorities. Today, many Americans would prefer to live in small towns or rural areas rather than denser urban neighborhoods, and they are more likely to prioritize personal space over access to community amenities. The report investigates the physical and social features of local communities that Americans value most. Continue Reading →
Socially distant: How our divided social networks explain our politics
October 2, 2020
In the midst of a heated presidential election, health pandemic, and social unrest, it is important to understand how those around us shape our thinking and influence our behavior. Continue Reading →
Trump’s in Danger of Losing Some of His Most Faithful Voters
June 27, 2020
It seems clear that Trump’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has hurt him politically. The AEI survey finds that the public has become increasingly critical of Trump’s response to the pandemic, even among his most loyal supporters. Continue Reading →
Many White Americans Are Ready to Reopen the Economy. Black Americans Aren’t.
June 16, 2020
Not all Americans are anxious for businesses to reopen. In fact, there is a fairly stark divide among white, black and Hispanic Americans on the subject. Continue Reading →
Does Biden Have a Problem With African American Voters?
May 28, 2020
Data suggests Biden may be underperforming with black voters when compared with recent Democratic presidential candidates. If that is happening, it may be because younger black Americans don’t support him as strongly as their elders. Continue Reading →
Religious Americans Agree on Limiting In-Person Services, Split on Returning to Worship as Usual
May 22, 2020
Majorities of Americans remain concerned about COVID-19, and it’s unclear what in-person religious services will look like. Continue Reading →
Millennials are Leaving Religion and Not Coming Back
December 12, 2019
Millennials are more likely to say they they have no religion as they are to identify as Christian, as evidence mounts that today’s younger generations may be leaving religion for good. Continue Reading →
Joe Biden Has a Serious College-Voter Problem
October 8, 2019
The former vice president has faced challenges shoring up support among a key Democratic constituency: college students. Continue Reading →
Could Trump Drive Young White Evangelicals Away From the GOP?
August 20, 2019
Trump has found young white Evangelicals harder to win over. For many older white Evangelicals, Trump’s vigorous public defense of conservative Christians remains the most compelling reason to support his reelection. Continue Reading →