The first Democratic primary debates are nearly here, but the early-state Democratic Party activists I’m interviewing for my book on the future of the party are still largely undecided. Three more activists have committed to supporting just one candidate, but what struck me in this latest round of surveys was […] Read more »
Do younger generations care more about global warming?
Younger Americans have grown up with more exposure to the effects of global warming than their parents and grandparents. Perhaps it isn’t surprising then that polls find young adults are particularly concerned about global warming. A 2018 Gallup analysis found a “global warming age gap” in some beliefs, attitudes, and […] Read more »
Fear-Based Climate Appeals Can Be Counterproductive
Calls to take action against climate change are growing increasingly urgent. Drawing on recent research, advocates often point to the enormous costs of inaction, and how the perils will only mount in the years ahead. Scaring people is a time-honored way of trying to convince people to change their minds. […] Read more »
Why Democrats Struggle To Mobilize A ‘Religious Left’
For the past four decades, the notion that religious beliefs should guide voters’ decision-making has been largely monopolized by the Republican Party. But the partisan “God gap” hasn’t gone unnoticed by some religious Democrats, who have urged candidate after candidate to make appeals to religious values and beliefs in the […] Read more »
Doing Business in an Activist World
Today, companies have an immediate opportunity. Americans have an outsized appetite to take action on issues and drive change. They expect brands to do the same – and to engage with them as consumers and employees. … At a time when Americans are losing faith in institutions to drive change, […] Read more »
Politics & Global Warming
Drawing on a nationally representative survey (N = 1,291; including 1,097 registered voters), this report describes how Democratic, Independent, and Republican registered voters view global warming, climate and energy policies, and personal and collective action. Most registered voters (70%) think global warming is happening, including 95% of liberal Democrats, 87% […] Read more »