Why Trump’s alleged comments about soldiers brought so much outrage Lauren Prather and Danielle Gilbert - September 11, 2020 This study examines who Americans think deserves government support.
U.S. school principals discriminate against Muslims and atheists, our study finds Steven Pfaff, John Holbein, Holger L. Kern, and Charles Crabtree - September 10, 2020 Nineteen years after the 9/11 attacks, anti-Muslim bias still operates widely
Americans rate Trump better on the economy. But it may not help him in November. John Sides - September 2, 2020 Which Americans disapprove of Trump overall — but approve of his handling of the economy? Mostly Biden voters.
U.S. cities and states are discussing reparations for Black Americans. Here’s what’s key. Peter Dixon - August 23, 2020 One lesson from international efforts: Keep reparations distinct from general social support.
Kamala Harris is likely to bring in Indian American voters, this research finds Sara Sadhwani - August 14, 2020 Indian Americans are especially likely to vote when another Indian American is on the ballot — more so than people of other minority racial or ethnic identities.
Legally, Confederate statues in public spaces aren’t a form of free speech Nathan T. Carrington and Logan Strother - June 14, 2020 Who’s likely to make this claim? People who have unfavorable views of black Americans.
Pelosi called Trump ‘morbidly obese.’ Voters don’t like overweight candidates. Gabriele Magni and Andrew Reynolds - June 5, 2020 Our new study looks at how weight matters in politics.
Americans are fighting coronavirus misinformation on social media Leticia Bode and Emily Vraga - May 6, 2020 Our new survey finds ordinary people correcting misinformation, quickly.
In some states, coronavirus measures are effectively banning abortion Miranda Yaver - March 30, 2020 Governors and other officials are declaring abortions to be ‘nonessential’ medical procedures
Democrats aren’t voting only on ‘electability.’ They’re just as interested in candidates’ stances on the issues. Barry Burden - March 3, 2020 Here’s what new research shows