CommentaryAugust 20, 2019
Could Trump Drive Young White Evangelicals Away From the GOP?
Trump has found young white Evangelicals harder to win over. For many older white Evangelicals, Trump’s vigorous public defense of conservative Christians remains the most compelling reason to support his reelection.
CommentaryAugust 4, 2019
The 2020 Presidential Election Could Come Down to College Students and That Could be Trouble for Trump
Trump is not terribly popular on college campuses. What matters is how students feel about the political environment and their potential to affect it.
Survey ReportsMay 20, 2019
The importance of place: Neighborhood amenities as a source of social connection and trust
Place matters. When given a choice, most people prefer to live close to the basics of community life—schools, stores, parks, and restaurants.
CommentaryMay 20, 2019
Having a Library or Cafe Down the Block Could Change Your Life
Living near community-oriented public and commercial spaces brings a host of social benefits. People living in amenity-rich communities are much less likely to feel isolated from others.
Survey ReportsApril 1, 2019
Doubting disbelievers: A new approach to measuring religious uncertainty
Though most Americans say they believe in God, many express doubts that God exists. A new research approach finds that doubts about God are even more prevalent than previous surveys suggest—a pattern evident among believers and nonbelievers alike.
CommentaryMarch 21, 2019
Fewer Americans Think LGBT People Face Discrimination
Perception of discrimination against LGBT people have plummeted in the last few years. Still, the drop has not coincided with a broader shift in the public’s thinking about discrimination in society overall.
CommentaryMarch 6, 2019
Most Churches are Losing Members Fast — But Not the Mormons. Here’s Why.
One-quarter of Americans are religiously unaffiliated today, and Christian denominations are contending with massive drops. The success of the Mormon Church may have to do with their unrelenting focus on the family.
CommentaryJanuary 26, 2019
Trump’s Stumbles With a Huge, Traditionally-Republican Religious Group Could Cause Him Major Problems in 2020
Only 58 percent of Mormon voters said they would back Trump over Democratic candidate Joe Biden, the current leading contender for the nomination.