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 »
Why do white evangelicals still staunchly support Donald Trump?
A recent Pew Research poll found that 69 percent of white evangelicals approve of how Donald Trump is handling his job as president of the United States. This number is slightly lower than previous polls, some of which had white evangelical support for Trump as high as 78 percent. We […] Read more »
Americans Deeply Divided by Party on Ideals of Religious and Ethnic Pluralism
A new PRRI/The Atlantic survey of American attitudes about the health of our nation’s Democratic institutions reveals that partisan divisions over racial diversity and religious pluralism have Americans split, but most are optimistic divisions can be overcome except those that are political. This survey, the latest in a series of […] Read more »
How to have productive disagreements about politics and religion
Psychology research suggests a new tool for your ‘disagreement toolbox.’ Dragon Images/Shutterstock.com Larisa Heiphetz, Columbia University In the current polarized climate, it’s easy to find yourself in the midst of a political disagreement that morphs into a religious argument. People’s religious affiliation predicts their stances on abortion, immigration and other […] Read more »
Most in U.S. Satisfied With Quality of Life, Opportunity
Although barely one in four Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., majorities are satisfied with the overall quality of life in the U.S. (77%), the opportunity for a person to get ahead by working hard (65%) and the influence of organized religion (53%). At […] Read more »
Unlearning the Lessons of ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy has been on The New York Times’ bestseller list for nearly two years, and deservedly, given how improbable the author’s odyssey has been. … The book is powerfully written and poignant—and for a year, I decided to give J.D. Vance a pass. It is important his […] Read more »