Democratic voters say that more than anything, they want to beat President Donald Trump in 2020. But some worry that means putting their hope of electing the first woman president on hold. … Although many of these voters said they recognize that the “electability” question is often unfairly aimed at […] Read more »
America’s Changing Attitudes Toward Gay People
Public opinion about gay rights has shifted enormously in the United States over the past few decades. What are some of the factors that have led to this historic change in attitudes? Hidden Brain, NPR Read more »
May the Best Woman Win?: Education and Bias against Women in American Politics
A record number of women are competing for the presidential nomination in 2020, but gender bias stands to affect their chances of election. A new analysis from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), May the Best Woman Win?: Education and Bias against Women in American Politics, […] Read more »
Are Americans More Divided On #MeToo Issues?
In the fall of 2017, the publishing of sexual harassment and assault allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein fueled the rise of the #MeToo movement, inspiring women across industries to speak out against abuse and inappropriate behavior that they said they had experienced for years, sometimes at the hands of […] Read more »
White Republicans think whites, blacks and Hispanics face about the same amount of discrimination
There are certain aspects of racism on which all Americans agree. The Klan, for example. Using racial slurs to denigrate someone. Segregated drinking fountains and city buses. The sorts of marks of discrimination that are almost definitionally racist. Beyond that, opinions differ. While there are unquestionably race-based factors that disadvantage […] Read more »
Sharp Rise in the Share of Americans Saying Jews Face Discrimination
The public sees widespread discrimination against several racial, ethnic and religious groups in the U.S. And while most of these views are little changed over the last several years, the share of Americans saying Jews face discrimination in the U.S. has increased substantially since late 2016. … Partisan differences in […] Read more »