In The News February 11, 2021

Poll finds nearly 40 percent of Republicans think political violence is justifiable and could be necessary

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In The News February 11, 2021

Poll shows disturbing level of support for political violence

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In The News February 11, 2021

White evangelicals are more likely to believe in QAnon than any other faith group, poll finds

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Survey report February 11, 2021

After the Ballots are Counted: Conspiracies, Political Violence, and American Exceptionalism

Daniel A. Cox

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The January 2021 American Perspectives Survey looks at post-election sentiments, beliefs in conspiracies, attitudes toward political violence, political segregation, and general feelings toward the United States. Continue Reading →

In The News February 10, 2021

Biden hopes Pentagon visit prolongs military goodwill

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Blog February 8, 2021

If You Have a Lot of Friends, You’re Probably More Active in Politics

Daniel A. Cox, Jacqueline Clemence

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Having a robust network of friends and family may encourage us to become more active in civic and political life. Continue Reading →

In The News February 4, 2021

How Biden’s Catholic faith is shaping his social equity agenda – and getting pushback from conservatives

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Event January 25, 2021

Donald Trump and the future of the GOP

Jacqueline Clemence

Just how strong is Donald Trump’s brand, and what does it mean for the Republican Party going forward? A new online survey of 1,000 people who said they voted for Trump in the 2020 election provides some answers. Continue Reading →

In The News January 25, 2021

Our radicalized republic

Jacqueline Clemence

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In The News January 12, 2021

Why people believe in conspiracy theories

Jacqueline Clemence

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Survey Reports

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 →

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Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
September 24, 2024

The Politics of Progress and Privilege: How America’s Gender Gap Is Reshaping the 2024 Election

Americans are increasingly divided on gendered issues. A new report by the Survey Center on American Life provides context for how these divisions might impact the results of the 2024 Presidential election. Continue Reading →

Daniel A. Cox, Sam Pressler
August 22, 2024

Disconnected: The Growing Class Divide in American Civic Life

Disconnected: Places and Spaces presents new survey findings that suggest Americans are less connected than ever before. Continue Reading →

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