Commentary May 22, 2020
Religious Americans Agree on Limiting In-Person Services, Split on Returning to Worship as Usual
Majorities of Americans remain concerned about COVID-19, and it’s unclear what in-person religious services will look like. Continue Reading →
Millennials are more likely to say they they have no religion as they are to identify as Christian, as evidence mounts that today’s younger generations may be leaving religion for good. Continue Reading →
The former vice president has faced challenges shoring up support among a key Democratic constituency: college students. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
Commentary August 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. Continue Reading →
Survey report May 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. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →