Public understanding of transgender policies will increasingly be informed not by news reports or political rhetoric, but through personal interactions with the people immediately affected by them. Continue Reading →
Commentary May 5, 2021
Biden’s Push For Big Government Solutions is Popular Now — But it Could Backfire
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In the wake of a once-in-a-generation pandemic that has required sustained national intervention and leadership, Americans may be coming around to the benefits of big government. Continue Reading →
At a time of heightened racial tensions in the US and growing violence against Asian citizens, it is not clear why there would be a sudden surge in positive feeling towards Muslims. Continue Reading →
In The News May 4, 2021
United Methodist pastor’s podcast ‘Cross Over Q’ challenges QAnon, comforts its victims
Despite growing diversity in the US, few Americans have close ties to members of minority religious and racial groups. Continue Reading →
Blog April 2, 2021
For Black Voters, Friends and Family May be a Critical Link to the Democratic Party
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With high turnout in the 2020 election, black voters appear poised to remain a critical constituency in the Democratic Party. But their strong support for Democratic candidates and continued political involvement is a function of their social circumstances. Continue Reading →
In The News March 31, 2021
3 GOP governors signed laws targeting trans youth in sports in the last 3 weeks