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 →

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Event January 25, 2021

Donald Trump and the future of the GOP

Jacqueline Clemence

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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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In The News January 11, 2021

NewsConference: Social isolation and democracy

Jacqueline Clemence

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As the US ramps up vaccinations, political identity is important in predicting the behavior of younger Americans. Continue Reading →

Commentary December 22, 2020

Democrats and Republicans Should Argue More — Not Less

Daniel A. Cox

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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 →

In The News December 17, 2020

The most American religion

Jacqueline Clemence

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Survey Reports

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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 →

Daniel A. Cox, Kyle Gray, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
May 28, 2024

An Unsettled Electorate: How Uncertainty and Apathy Are Shaping the 2024 Election

A survey of more than 6,500 US adults focused on the 2024 presidential election reveals a pessimistic and unsettled American electorate fractured by education, ideology, class, and gender. Continue Reading →

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Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond, Kyle Gray
November 9, 2023

Generation Z and the Transformation of American Adolescence: How Gen Z’s Formative Experiences Shape Its Politics, Priorities, and Future

This report explores the foundational differences between American generations through their formative adolescent experiences. Continue Reading →