Commentary March 26, 2021
Support for Political Violence Among Americans is on the Rise. It’s a Grim Warning About America’s Political Future.
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In the wake of the Capitol uprising, we have been forced to reckon with the uncomfortable truth that political violence is no longer a theoretical concern. Continue Reading →
Blog March 22, 2021
Most Asian Americans Believe Their Community Experiences a lot of discrimination in the US
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The rising tide of violence against Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to Asian Americans’ experiences of discrimination in the US. Often thought to experience less discrimination, the survey shows that Asian Americans do not view their experiences in the same way. Continue Reading →
Anti-Muslim attitudes and policies have had a prominent role in American politics in recent years. Nazita Lajevardi’s book “Outsiders at Home: The Politics of American Islamophobia” assesses Islamophobia manifestation and its consequences for Muslim Americans. Join us for a discussion on the policy and public opinion implications. Continue Reading →
Blog March 8, 2021
Few Americans are Confident in American Democracy, But Younger Americans are Especially Skeptical
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If governments can effectively administer the COVID-19 vaccine and deliver economic support, it will go a long way in demonstrating that even if government is clunky and the results imperfect, the institutions of democratic governance can work. Continue Reading →