Commentary April 11, 2023

American Politics Needs a New National Purpose

Daniel A. Cox

President John F. Kennedy delivers his famous “We Choose to Go to the Moon” speech at Rice University on September 12, 1962. (Source: NASA)

The United States seems to have lost its way as a country. Americans have generally low regard for our political leaders, little faith in our institutions, and even less in each other. Our politics are defined by acrimony and division. Continue Reading →

In The News April 10, 2023

Be Inspired this Easter by the Devoted Friendship of Jesus and John

Kyle Gray

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In The News April 7, 2023

How Much Should You Care About Your Job?

Kyle Gray

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In The News April 7, 2023

The Conservative Youth Movement is Still Going Strong — Except at the Polls

Kyle Gray

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In The News April 7, 2023

The War on ‘Toxic Masculinity’ Makes Struggling Boys, Men Prey for Andrew Tate

Kyle Gray

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In The News April 7, 2023

Starbucks’ Howard Schultz was the Gold Standard for Good Bosses Everywhere. Then Gen Z Worked for Him.

Kyle Gray

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In The News April 7, 2023

The Politics of ‘Manhood’: How Josh Hawley is Capitalizing on a Crisis Among American

Kyle Gray

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In The News April 7, 2023

What Should You Do When Friends Don’t Show Up For You?

Kyle Gray

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In The News March 30, 2023

The Most Profound Loss on Campus Isn’t Free Speech. It’s Listening.

Kyle Gray

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In The News March 29, 2023

The Power of Strong Friendships in Strengthening Well-Being

Kyle Gray

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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 →

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