Abortion, Race, and Ethnicity
December 12, 2022
As the dust settles after November’s midterm election, researchers are now able to look at the Dobbs decision’s impact on voters across the country. While significant attention has been given to the abortion views of men and women of various age groups, less notice has been paid to the similarities and differences of racial and ethnic groups. Continue Reading →
The Democratic Party’s Transformation: More Diverse, Educated, and Liberal but Less Religious
July 28, 2022
The Democratic party has experienced a lot if change in recent years, where is this change most prominent in the days leading up to 2022 midterms? Continue Reading →
Americans Are More Optimistic Than You Think
March 14, 2022
Groups facing prejudice in the country today are among the most optimistic about the nation’s future. Continue Reading →
Diversity and Disconnection
March 1, 2022
Americans who live in areas packed with neighborhood amenities tend to have a more diverse set of friends and acquaintances. Continue Reading →
Crime, Policing, and the Racial Divide on the Left
February 22, 2022
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, “defund the police” became a rallying cry among many liberal activists. Even so, the movement never really caught on among the establishment wing of the Democratic party. Certainly, rising crime had something to do with this: The FBI found that the murder rate increased roughly 30 percent between Continue Reading →
Public Places and Commercial Spaces: How Neighborhood Amenities Foster Trust and Connection in American Communities
October 20, 2021
The 2021 American Community Life Survey illuminates the state of communities in America and documents some of the hidden benefits neighborhoods offer to residents. 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 →
Holiday Spending in 2020
December 17, 2020
The holidays look different this year. In addition to traveling less, having smaller gatherings, and gathering virtually, Americans are also altering their spending habits. Continue Reading →
A Turning Point? Americans Grapple With COVID-19 Amid Enduring Partisan and Racial Divisions
December 9, 2020
The November 2020 APS explores how Americans are grappling with COVID-19 amid soaring numbers of infections, finding that more Americans say they would get a free, FDA-approved vaccine, but large partisan divisions persist. It also challenges the “shy Trump voter” hypothesis, offering possible explanations for Trump’s increased support among non-white voters. Continue Reading →
Socially Distant: How Our Divided Social Networks Explain Our Politics
September 30, 2020
The American National Social Network Survey is designed to help us understand how the nature of personal networks and relationships conditions personal behavior and influences decisions. Continue Reading →
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