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Short ReadsDecember 10, 2024
The Gender Divide in Youth Political Affiliation
The 2024 election revealed major weaknesses in the Democratic Party’s coalition. Young voters, a reliable Democratic constituency for the last two decades, backed Harris over Trump by a relatively narrow margin. According to AP VoteCast, Donald Trump lost the youth vote by only 4 points (47 vs. 51 percent), driven by his strong showing among
Short ReadsDecember 3, 2024
More Americans View the Democratic Party as Liberal
The Democratic Party’s image has changed rapidly over the past decade. Today, nearly two-thirds of Americans perceive the Democratic Party as “Liberal” or “Very Liberal,” a 15-point increase since 2014. Nearly a quarter of Americans still view Democrats as moderate, while slightly fewer say the party is conservative. Notably, 37 percent of Americans say the
Short ReadsOctober 31, 2024
Why Young People Feel Misunderstood By the Opposite Sex
Surveys show a growing gap emerging between young men and women. But the gender divide is not simply about politics, but a more fundamental misunderstanding. Our most recent survey revealed that only 42 percent of young men believe young women understand the problems men face in American society. Similarly, a majority (72 percent) of young
CommentaryOctober 28, 2024
Are Young Men Really Going to Vote for Donald Trump?
Young men are leaning towards Trump in recent polls. Are the polls accurate?
Short ReadsOctober 25, 2024
What Trumps Appearance on Joe Rogan’s Podcast Says About the Gender Divide
With the 2024 Presidential Election less than two weeks away, both candidates are making last-minute efforts to rally their supporters and win over any remaining undecided voters. Donald Trump’s campaign has focused heavily on courting a group of voters who have not traditionally supported Republican candidates: young men. For the last two decades, young voters
CommentaryOctober 16, 2024
All the single ladies are backing Kamala
Unmarried women make up a whopping 25% of the electorate — and that’s bad news for Donald Trump.
Survey ReportSeptember 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.
CommentaryAugust 28, 2024
Kamala’s Gen Z problem
In the 48 hours after Kamala Harris announced her run for president on July 21, nearly 40,000 people registered to vote on vote.org — 83% of whom were under 35.
Survey ReportAugust 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.
CommentaryJuly 15, 2024
The GOP is Poised to Make Gains With Young Voters
Of the many ways that Donald Trump has scrambled the country’s political demography, none is more surprising than the way he changed the GOP’s relationship with young voters.