Americans are in an unusually liberal fiscal policy mood
This could strengthen Democrats’ position in shutdown negotiations.
Kamala Harris wants to tackle America’s caregiving challenge
Millions of Americans care for aging parents or partners. That number will rise.
New findings from the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey
New state-level bills targeting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Americans add to these individuals' concerns.
Republican attacks on LGBTQ lives may have helped elect Democrats
On abortion and LGBTQ issues, the U.S. is increasingly dividing into two nations: one that restricts and one that protects autonomy on sexuality and gender
In many states with antiabortion laws, majorities favor abortion rights
Will purple states’ laws eventually reflect their voters’ views?
The pandemic actually helped bring Americans together – briefly
Having a common enemy can unite a nation — until something like the Black Lives Matter protests reminds citizens of their profound differences.
Trump wants schools to reopen. What would persuade Latinos to send their kids?
They’re already on the front lines of the pandemic — and yet they worry about their children’s education.
Why isn’t the U.S. ready for a pandemic? For politicians, investing in prevention doesn’t pay off.
Disaster spending helps get you reelected. Preventing disaster doesn’t.