CommentaryOctober 25, 2020
Biden’s ‘Seize the Center’ Campaign Strategy May Just Deliver Him the White House
If Biden is able to capitalize on the current set of circumstances presented by an unpopular incumbent, he may show the efficacy of persuasion-based tactics simply by demonstrating that there are more persuadable voters than many of us think.
Survey ReportsOctober 13, 2020
Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election
The September 2020 American Perspectives Survey tests existing conspiracy theories about politics and misconceptions about public health, ideas, and whether demographic or partisan backgrounds are associated with greater propensity to accept or reject certain theories.
Survey ReportsSeptember 30, 2020
Socially Distant: How Our Divided Social Networks Explain Our Politics
The American National Social Network Survey explains how personal networks and relationships condition personal behavior and influence decisions.
CommentarySeptember 17, 2020
More and More Americans aren’t Religious. Why are Democrats Ignoring These Voters?
Often lost in this, though, is the fact that Democrats are mostly ignoring a massive group of voters who are becoming an increasingly crucial part of their base: people who don’t have any religion at all.
CommentaryAugust 12, 2020
What Happens to Parents When Community Spaces Close?
If it takes a village to raise a child, what happens to parents when the village goes into lockdown?
Survey ReportsJuly 15, 2020
STEM Perspectives: Attitudes, Opportunities, and Barriers in America’s STEM Workforce
In a survey of STEM graduates, our scholars explore opinions of the STEM field, STEM career satisfaction, and why some STEM degree holders have exited the field.
Survey ReportsJuly 9, 2020
The Parents are Not All Right: The Experiences of Parenting During a Pandemic
Parenting during the pandemic placed a huge burden on those with children at home. Mothers (especially single mothers) have experienced a decline in mental health and are especially anxious about sending their children back to school.
CommentaryJune 27, 2020
Trump’s in Danger of Losing Some of His Most Faithful Voters
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.
CommentaryJune 16, 2020
Many White Americans Are Ready to Reopen the Economy. Black Americans Aren’t.
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.
Survey ReportsJune 16, 2020
Hardship, Anxiety, and Optimism: Racial and Partisan Disparities in Americans’ Response to COVID-19
The COVID-19 and American Life Survey finds that most Americans do not think life will return to normal until 2021. Financial hardships have hit many households, disproportionately affecting minorities.