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Short ReadsJuly 29, 2022
A College-Educated Party?
A College-Educated Party? The Democratic Party has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last two decades. Nearly half (48 percent) of Democrats today have a four-year college degree, a dramatic increase since the last 1990s when only about one in four had a college education. Much of this change is the result of the growing
Survey ReportJuly 28, 2022
The Democratic Party’s Transformation: More Diverse, Educated, and Liberal but Less Religious
The Democratic Party has experienced seismic demographic changes over the past few decades; becoming less Christian, more liberal, more educated, and more racially and ethnically diverse. These changes profoundly impact the Democratic Party’s future political priorities and electoral fortunes.
CommentaryJune 1, 2022
There’s A New Age Gap On Abortion Rights
Americans’ views on abortion have been relatively consistent for years despite massive demographic changes, social upheaval and shifting perspectives on sexuality. But that may be about to change.
Short ReadsMay 31, 2022
The Growing Political Divide Between Young Men and Women
For much of the past two decades, young women and men have had similar political profiles. But the ideological differences between them grew rapidly over the past few years as young women became increasingly liberal. In 2021, 44 percent of young women consider themselves liberal, compared to only one quarter (25 percent) of young men,
CommentaryMay 12, 2022
Will Abortion Redefine the 2022 Elections?
Democratic losses in November seem predestined. For many political observers, the only question left is how bad will it get?
Short ReadsMay 3, 2022
Religious Divide Over Abortion
The Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 50-year-old ruling that legalized the right to abortion in the U.S. But Americans consistently show support for legal abortion in at least some circumstances. A majority (56 percent) of the public says abortion should be legal in most or all cases. Approximately four in
Survey ReportApril 27, 2022
Politics, Sex, and Sexuality: The Growing Gender Divide in American Life
The nature of gender differences is a source of enduring debate in American society. The divide between young men and women is growing larger over sex, sexuality, and politics. Men spend more time playing video games, watching pornography, and report a greater interest in politics, while women are more likely to pick up a book or meditate.
CommentaryApril 11, 2022
Gen Z is the Loneliest Generation — and It’s Their Parents Fault
Gen Z is the most accomplished generation, but new data show they missed out on fun and family, leaving them more adrift than previous generations.
CommentaryApril 10, 2022
Stop Blaming Young People for Leaving Religion
Much of the decline in current religious commitments can be traced back to the way young adults have been raised.
CommentaryApril 5, 2022
For Gen Z, Religious Pluralism Will Require Bridging the Religious-Secular Divide
For Generation Z, American religious life has been defined by its diversity. And religious pluralism has been as much practice as principle.